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?

a few days ago,

had made

seeing her stunned expression, felt no

then added, "It's my fault. I should have

thoughtful than a stranger."

she 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 had not experienced a romantic

them. They had never allowed

and depths to explore. Jayden declared firmly,

lost in thought. After a moment, she regained her focus and responded softly, "Let's hold off for a few days. The first stop of the tour is the day

reluctantly agreed. "Alright, I'll make

silent, gazing

surge of irritation as

yet he

seemed less

on the table. Inside lay a ruby

you discovered who sent it?" Jayden leaned in and replied, "No. Whoever it was concealed their identity deliberately. Any

his chin. "The sender has hidden their

so expensive." Was it not Theo? Jayden still doubted it. His instincts suggested Theo was the sender. Yet, he