Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 253 Another Car Accident

Elyse couldn't make sense of what Brook said. "But I thought you were crazy about Corrie," she

said.

As Brook sipped his red wine, his smile disappeared, replaced by a chilly expression. "I was only interested in her because of her status, not because I really liked her."

Elyse was at a loss for words.

Brook, typically aloof and detached, watched the scene unfold with an uncharacteristic sense of passion. Seeing Elyse's struggle, he found himself moved to offer some sage advice.

"I think you're setting yourself up for heartbreak. All Owen men aren't suited for love-not even Elyse was even more lost than before.

Brook continued, his voice tinged with a note of resignation, "We're all driven by ambition. We're only interested in gaining power and taking charge of the pany. Love and relationships are not our priorities."

Brook then skillfully steered the conversation, drawing Elyse's attention elsewhere. "Do you think Jayden's parents love each other?" he queried, the question lingering in the air.

Elyse's first instinct was to say yes, but memories of Bryce's birthday celebration surfaced, clouding her certainty.

Tess had been there, alone-Andrew had supposedly been away on business. Though Tess had

tried to dispel any doubt, Elyse was left with a lingering unease.

A poignant silence stretched between them, revealing the answer Brook had been seeking

just the way the Owens are. We can produce children without

There's no guarantee that one day he won't

on Elyse's shoulder, the gesture a heavy pause

his voice layered with understanding

the door, his figure receding as Elyse stood rooted in place. The playful spirit that had animated her earlier had vanished,

Tracy opted to stay over, her concern

evening routines, Elyse found herself at the guest room door, pillow in hand. "Can I sleep with

up in confusion. "You can, but what if Jayden es home?" she asked,

After a pause, she finally spoke, her tone laced

surprise was evident in her voice. "Are you sure? Did he tell you he wouldn't be

story. Share the joy

messages met with a blank space where a reply should

the image of Corrie's faint played out, painting

night, consumed

her voice bright. "Forget about Jayden. It's been so long since we've had a sleepover." Elyse gave in to Tracy's gentle coaxing and slipped into bed. Her friend's embrace was warm and

relax into sleep, her breath even and

Elyse, she couldn't help but feel an ache

with disappointment, not only for her own heartache but for Elyse's as well. It seemed that both of their lives had been full of struggles in

her have so much difficulty finding love? Tracy wondered to herself, her thoughts circling, searching for answers that remained just out of

his heels. As they left, Peyton removed his surgical mask. "I've conducted a thorough examination. There's nothing wrong with Corrie physically." Peyton

heart and triggered her

pressed on with a question that exposed his doubt. "Do you really believe Corrie