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?

her birthday had indeed passed a few days ago, but the rigorous

national tour had

seeing her stunned expression, felt no

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

thoughtful than a stranger."

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

she spoke,

had begun abruptly; unlike other couples, they had

They had never allowed each other

to tread and depths to explore. Jayden declared firmly, "I'm going to organize a birthday party for you soon. I want to tell

for a few days. The first stop of the tour is the day after tomorrow, and I don't want any

"Alright, I'll make it

remained silent, gazing out of

felt a surge of irritation

recently, yet he sensed that Elyse was

seemed less connected than

the package on the table. Inside lay a ruby necklace adorned with diamonds

you discovered who sent it?" Jayden leaned in

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 they don't want you to know who they are. Could

dismissed the idea. "Theo? He would never send something so expensive." Was it not Theo? Jayden still doubted it. His instincts suggested Theo was the sender. Yet, he