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?

indeed passed a few days ago, but

had made

stunned expression,

in the car," he instructed softly, then added, "It's my fault. I should

thoughtful than a stranger."

calmly, "We've never discussed these things.

she spoke,

abruptly; unlike other couples, they had not experienced a romantic phase

had slipped by unnoticed for them. They had never

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

thought. After a moment, she regained her focus and responded softly, "Let's hold off for a few days. The

"Alright, I'll make it up to you after the

silent, gazing out of

felt a surge of irritation

he sensed that Elyse

less

noticed the package on the table. Inside lay

it up, inspected it for a long time, then inquired, "Have you discovered who sent it?" Jayden leaned in and replied, "No. Whoever

think of anyone who would send me a ruby necklace." Jayden rubbed his chin.

not Theo? Jayden still doubted it. His