Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 229 A Late Birthday Gift

After saying that coldly, Elyse left without a backward glance.

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Mabel watched Elyse's departing figure and cried out in frustration, helpless release of her anger. Elyse, unfazed, heard Mabel's curses fading behind her.

Disappointment in her family had been growing for some time.

She exited the building and spotted Jayden in his wheelchair, casually smoking a cigarette and flicking his fingers in her direction.

To Elyse, his gesture seemed akin to summoning a pet.

She hurried over, puzzled, and asked, "Why are you here to pick me up?" noY Elw6rm.cof) Jayden lifted his eyes, took her hand, and gave it a squeeze. "We received an anonymous package at home today, it's addressed to you."

Elyse's confusion deepened. "A package for me? What's inside?"

"A ruby necklace," Jayden replied, pausing before adding with a hint of jealousy, "The card said it was a late birthday gift.

Elyse was taken aback. A birthday gift?

recalled that her birthday had indeed passed a few days ago,

tour had made her

stunned expression, felt

softly, then added, "It's

thoughtful than a stranger."

responded calmly, "We've never discussed these things. It's understandable that you didn't know about

spoke, her

had begun abruptly; unlike other couples, they

slipped by unnoticed for them. They had never

path stretching before them, they had miles to tread and depths to explore. Jayden declared firmly, "I'm going to organize a birthday party for you

responded softly, "Let's hold off for a few days. The first stop of the

moment, then reluctantly agreed. "Alright, I'll make it up

silent, gazing out of the

irritation as he

hadn't argued recently, yet he sensed that

seemed less connected than

noticed the package on the table. Inside lay a ruby necklace adorned with diamonds in the form of a

a long time, then inquired, "Have you discovered who sent it?" Jayden leaned in and replied, "No. Whoever it was concealed their identity

"I'm at a loss. I can't think of anyone who would send me a ruby necklace." Jayden rubbed his chin. "The sender has hidden their name intentionally. It seems

Was it not Theo? Jayden still doubted it.