Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 246 Ulterior Motives

Elyse didn't recognize the man, yet he seemed familiar.

Seeing her puzzled expression, he introduced himself, "I'm Egan Brooks. Pleased to meet you." Egan Brooks! He was brother of Xander Brooks and Hiram Brooks.

It suddenly hit Elyse that she hadn't encountered anyone from the Brooks family since Xander's wedding.

Noticing Elyse's silence, Egan raised his voice deliberately, saying, "I've heard that Jayden loves you very much. So, where is he today? Does this mean he doesn't really love you?"

At that moment, Kieran stepped forward, swirling her wine glass, and said playfully, "That's not necessarily the case. Everyone knows Jayden has rarely appeared at social events since his accident. He even threw this birthday party especially for his wife, which clearly shows his affection."

Egan said, "Oh, then where is Jayden? Why isn't he here?"

Observing the exchange, Elyse sensed the hostility from the two.

She clenched her teeth. It seemed like these two were intent OM

making a spectacle of her in front of the guests, especially with Jayden absent. Their aim was to

turn both Jayden and her into a laughingstock.

Taking a deep breath, Elyse said calmly, "Today is my birthday party. I'm the one celebrating, so

why are you so focused on Jayden?"

held a glass of champagne in one hand

blind date, Freda had investigated Theo's past relationships and discovered that the woman she had seen in the parking lot was

discover that Elyse had married Jayden on the day she

Elyse thoughtfully and then slowly asked Theo, "Do you think Mr. and Mrs. Owen truly love

Theo didn't

up, Freda noticed that Theo was frowning, his expression

was staring

her heart, Freda raised her voice,

every twist and

as if he

that?"

in check, asked patiently, "I was asking if you think

know," Theo

clearly feel Theo's displeasure and slight

she brought up Elyse and Jayden? Why would that

trembled subtly. She masked her emotions and

Freda had been mocking Elyse, but now she found herself

so the whole city

that be? I hold you in high

about your husband since he's

you two get

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