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.

Jayden noticed her behavior, he attributed it to her anger over the confiscated

birthday approached, Elyse adorned herself

and accompanied him to his

Hill, encircled by rolling hills and commanding a view

showcased breathtaking scenery.

out of the car, Elyse couldn't help but feel a twinge of insecurity. Was this house the confidence of a family with a century- long legacy? Each corner seemed steeped in

previous perceptions of wealth with

couldn't resist teasing her. "Feeling out

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

deserved to be part of my family," Jayden reassured

of few words, calmly dispelled her self-doubt

they reached the garden, they were greeted by familiar

you could make it!" Brook exclaimed, setting down

Jayden greeted

behind Jayden, Elyse observed a woman in a dark green dress beside

recalled seeing photos of Jayden's

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

raise Brook alone,

Elyse, "This is my mother. You can call

Aunt Jessie," Elyse greeted with

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

not at all unhappy. I'm actually very happy to be married

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