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?

that her birthday had indeed passed a few days ago, but the

had made

stunned expression, felt

then added, "It's my fault. I

thoughtful than a stranger."

"We've never discussed these things.

spoke, her

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

moments had slipped by unnoticed for them. They

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

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

frowned, pondered for a moment, then reluctantly agreed. "Alright, I'll make

gazing out

surge of irritation as he observed

recently, yet he

seemed less connected than

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

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

rubbed his chin. "The sender has hidden their name intentionally. It seems they don't want you to

quickly 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 Elyse's