Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 88 Family Gathering

With a sudden realization, the maid turned to find Elyse looking lost. Sensing her mistake, she hastened to reassure her. "Please don't dwell on it. That's all in the past. You're his wife now, and he's devoted to < you."

Elyse bit her lip, her silence betraying her inner turmoil.

Yet, the pink scarf in the collection room continued to prick at her heart, a constant reminder of Jayden's past.

Seeing Elyse's distress, the maid hurriedly attempted to console her, "Please don't be disheartened. The past is just that-past!"

But the weight of the past lingered heavily in Elyse's thoughts. Why had Theo left after a mere phone call from his past love Kaelyn? And why couldn't Shaun muster the courage to turn down Dolores?

Despite Jayden marrying her, doubts crept in. She knew she should focus on making their present life joyful, but the nagging voice in her mind persisted. "What if Jayden chooses his former lover, like Theo and Shaun did? What would you do then?"

Elyse then kept telling herself that

they were content together now and there was no need for jealousy to rear its head.

The maid tried to comfort Elyse again, but Elyse cut her off. "I'm fine. Put my motorcycle away. Let's head out. With a forced smile, Elyse suppressed her emotions and turned to leave the

collection room.

Over the next two days, her mood remained sour. She kept busy, leaving early and returning late,

purposely avoiding any encounters with Jayden.

it to her anger over the

approached, Elyse

had selected and accompanied him to his

Hill, encircled by rolling hills and

showcased breathtaking scenery.

this house the confidence of a family with a century- long legacy? Each corner

perceptions of wealth with

apprehension, Jayden couldn't resist teasing her. "Feeling out of

off guard, Elyse managed an awkward smile. "Um, maybe a

be part of my

words, calmly dispelled her self-doubt as they entered the house with the

the garden, they were greeted

make it!" Brook exclaimed, setting down his teacup

Jayden greeted them

dark green dress beside Brook. Despite a

recalled seeing photos of Jayden's family members before

aunt. Sadly, her husband had passed away

to raise Brook alone, ho had taken her

"This is my mother. You can call her Aunt

pleasure to meet you, Aunt Jessie," Elyse greeted with a

returned the gesture warmly. "You're a lovely young woman. Marrying Jayden must be quite the adjustment

reassured her, "Aunt Jessie, I'm not at all unhappy. I'm actually

"Mom, I've told you, Jayden and Elyse love each other.