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

stunned expression, felt

then added,

thoughtful than a stranger."

she responded calmly, "We've never discussed these things. It's understandable that

spoke,

abruptly; unlike other couples, they had not experienced

moments had slipped by unnoticed for them. They had never allowed

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

for a few days. The first stop of the tour is the day after tomorrow,

a moment, then reluctantly agreed. "Alright, I'll make it up to you after

silent, gazing out of the

irritation as

recently, yet he sensed that

seemed less

got home, Elyse noticed the package on the table. Inside lay a ruby necklace adorned with

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

would send me a ruby necklace." Jayden rubbed his chin. "The sender has hidden their name intentionally.

would never send something so expensive." Was it not Theo? Jayden still doubted it. His instincts suggested