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?

had indeed passed a few days ago, but the rigorous rehearsal

tour had

her stunned expression, felt

then added, "It's my fault.

thoughtful than a stranger."

discussed these things. It's understandable that

spoke, her

had begun abruptly; unlike other couples, they had not experienced

slipped by unnoticed for them. They had never allowed each other to see their

an untouched path stretching before them, they had miles to tread and depths to explore. Jayden declared firmly, "I'm going to organize a birthday party for you soon. I want to tell everyone

hold off for a few

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

remained silent, gazing out of

surge of irritation as he observed

yet he

less connected than

table. Inside lay a ruby necklace adorned with diamonds in the form of

it up, inspected it for a long time, then inquired, "Have you discovered who sent it?" Jayden leaned in and replied,

think of anyone who would send me a ruby necklace." Jayden rubbed his chin. "The sender has

Jayden still doubted it. His instincts suggested Theo was the