Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 223 Jayden's Ex-girlfriend

Corrie turned sideways with an enigmatic smile playing on her lips. "Do you know why Tess is so fond of me?"

After washing her hands, Elyse turned off the tap and dried her hands with a tissue. "Couldn't care less. Not my business."

Corrie's laugh was almost musical. "It's because I used to date Jayden. We were together for almost two years."

Elyse's heart skipped a beat at the bombshell revelation. Corrie's words echoed in her mind like a broken record.

Lost in her memories, Corrie continued, "It was a whirlwind, really. Jayden and I were both being pushed towards arranged marriages by our families. We had a mutual friend who suggested we pretend to be in love to escape the arrangements."

With a wistful sigh, she added, "And we played our parts for nearly two years.'

Jealousy burned in Elyse's chest, but she masked it with a cool facade. "Two years is a long time. Why didn't you two just tie the knot?"

Corrie clenched her fists, frustration coursing through her. Why didn't they tie the knot? Oh, that was right-because Jayden had a life-altering car accident! Who in their right mind would willingly marty a disabled

man? Especially one as cold-hearted as Jayden. Being with him was like being trapped in an icebox, devoid of any warmth or affection

As for Corrie, she hailed from a powerful family, one where competition ran in the family's blood. Since childhood, she'd been taught to fight tooth and nail for what she

desired.

her family's matchmaking schemes. It was also about leveraging his status to elevate her

fate had other plans in store when Jayden's accident

everything.

to evade the Owen family's matchmaking pressures and cut her connection with

with regret. "I wanted to finish my education and then tie the knot with Jayden, but... he ended up marrying

remained composed, her features betraying no hint of

a strained smile. "Well, you certainly picked an opportune moment to jet

remorse. "Such is fate, isn't it? Sometimes, we're just destined to miss

nod, Elyse attempted to leave, but Corrie

you? He's not the easiest person to deal with.

brows furrowed in irritation. "My relationship with Jayden is none

to Elyse

re-entered the room, Jayden

settled back into her chair, her presence seemingly unnoticed until

betrayed her inner turmoil, her eyes rimmed with

no time in springing to action, tossing aside her fork with a clatter. "Did someone upset you?" Tess demanded, her tone protective and fierce. "Come here, my dear. Let me hug away all your

hesitation, Corrie darted towards Tess, seeking

comforting hold, Corrie unleashed a