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

tour had made

seeing her stunned expression,

then added, "It's my fault. I

thoughtful than a stranger."

"We've never discussed these things. It's

she spoke, her mood

couples, they had not experienced

them. They had never allowed each other to see

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

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

then reluctantly agreed. "Alright, I'll make

remained silent, gazing out of

of irritation as

yet he sensed that Elyse was

less connected

Elyse 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 deliberately. Any idea who it might

can't think of anyone who would send me a ruby necklace." Jayden rubbed his chin. "The sender has hidden their

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