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?

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

had made

stunned

he instructed softly, then added, "It's

thoughtful than a stranger."

never discussed these things.

spoke, her mood

they had not experienced a

them. They

path stretching before them, they had miles to tread and depths to explore. Jayden declared firmly, "I'm going to

regained her focus and responded softly, "Let's hold off for a few days. The first stop of the tour is the day after tomorrow, and I don't want any

frowned, pondered for a moment, then reluctantly agreed. "Alright,

gazing out of

a surge of irritation as he observed her

hadn't argued recently, yet he sensed that

seemed less

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

it up, inspected it for 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

at a loss. I can't think of anyone who would send me a ruby necklace." Jayden rubbed his chin.

Was it not Theo? Jayden still doubted it. His instincts suggested Theo was the sender. Yet, he chose to trust