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.

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

other plans

everything.

cut her connection with

my studies," Corrie explained, her voice tinged with regret. "I wanted to finish my education and then tie

features betraying no

you certainly picked an opportune moment to jet off abroad, coinciding perfectly

shrugged, devoid of any remorse. "Such is fate, isn't it? Sometimes, we're just

to leave,

He's not the easiest

in irritation. "My relationship with

clear to Elyse that Corrie harbored

re-entered the room, Jayden was awaiting

chair, her presence seemingly unnoticed

Corrie's face betrayed her inner turmoil, her eyes rimmed with

someone upset you?" Tess demanded, her tone protective and fierce. "Come here,

hesitation, Corrie darted towards Tess, seeking

Corrie unleashed a torrent of