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 rehearsal

national tour had made

seeing her stunned expression,

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

thoughtful than a stranger."

"We've never discussed these things. It's understandable that you

spoke, her mood

other couples, they had not experienced a romantic phase

moments had slipped by unnoticed for them. They had never

explore. Jayden declared firmly, "I'm going to organize

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 it up to you after

gazing

surge of irritation as

recently, yet he sensed that

seemed less connected than

the table. Inside lay a

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

her head. "I'm at a 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.

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 chose to trust