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.

noticed her behavior, he attributed it to her anger

approached,

selected and accompanied him to his

Nipatham Hill, encircled by rolling hills and

showcased breathtaking scenery.

insecurity. Was this house the confidence of a family with a century- long legacy? Each corner seemed steeped

her previous perceptions

teasing her. "Feeling out of

managed an awkward smile.

part of my family," Jayden reassured

self-doubt as they entered the house with

garden, they were greeted by

exclaimed, setting down his teacup and approaching

Jayden greeted them with his usual

green dress beside Brook.

photos of Jayden's family

was Jayden's aunt. Sadly, her

to raise Brook alone, ho had taken

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

pleasure to meet you, Aunt Jessie," Elyse greeted

"You're a lovely young woman. Marrying Jayden must be

I'm not at all unhappy. I'm actually

I've told you, Jayden and Elyse