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.

he attributed it

seventieth birthday approached, Elyse adorned

had selected and accompanied

by rolling hills and commanding a view of the river, the

showcased breathtaking scenery.

a twinge of insecurity. Was this house the

contrast to her previous perceptions of wealth with

Jayden couldn't resist teasing her. "Feeling out of your depth with my

managed an awkward smile. "Um, maybe a

well deserved to be part of my family," Jayden reassured her. "Let's

of few words, calmly dispelled her self-doubt as they entered the

they were

Brook exclaimed, setting down his teacup and approaching

Brook," Jayden greeted them with his usual

observed a woman in a dark green

photos of Jayden's family members

Owen, Brook's mother, was Jayden's aunt. Sadly, her

Brook

introduced Elyse, "This is my mother. You can call her Aunt Jessie, like

meet you, Aunt Jessie," Elyse greeted

woman. Marrying

was taken aback but quickly reassured her, "Aunt Jessie, I'm not

told you, Jayden and Elyse love