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.

wasn't just about escaping her family's

fate had other plans in

everything.

and cut her connection

tinged with regret. "I wanted to finish my education and

features betraying no hint

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

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

attempted to leave, but Corrie halted

care of Jayden for me, won't you? He's not

in irritation. "My relationship

clear to Elyse that Corrie harbored ulterior

the room,

into her chair, her presence seemingly unnoticed until Corrie also made

eyes rimmed with redness, evidence of

wasted 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.

Tess, seeking solace in

comforting hold, Corrie