Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 139 Your Birthday's Coming Up

Elyse opted for a taxi over her car to head to the shopping mall.

She messaged several people, yet all were unavailable, even Tracy < couldn't make time.

She meandered down the street, engulfed in loneliness.

Suddenly, her phone rang. Startled, she answered and her smile faded as she recognized the voice on the other end.

"Ms. Lloyd, it's clear you're disappointed. I saw it! Were you expecting someone else?"

Richie's voice was thick with sarcasm.

Embarrassed, Elyse whispered, "Are you nearby? I didn't see you."

Richie snorted, signaling his annoyance, then instructed, "Look up."2

Obediently, Elyse looked up and spotted Richie on the second floor, waving through the glass.

Richie invited her up. "My work is wrapping up. I'll take you to dinner soon."

Relieved, Elyse hurried to the second floor where Richie awaited her at a doorway.

"Take a seat here; my interview is just about to finish." Richie ushered her into the room and

a camera

a corner of the room, watching the

finish.

the host finished recording some final questions, everyone started

to return to the company, donned his hat and

Elyse.

the streets, where would you have been going?" Last time, when Richie encountered Jayden, Elyse, and Judy,

hadn't expected Elyse

touched her nose to conceal her embarrassment.

would you like to eat?" Richie was skeptical

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unsure. She responded dismissively, "Anything's fine.

eyes in exasperation. "I'm

secured a private room. As they did, the glass

several men in suits,

seeing each other, both Elyse and Theo looked away,

at her shoes, suddenly wished to dine

food here is top-notch, Richie assured her, talking nonstop

without looking at

room, they briefly chatted about music.

as

against the door with a