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 feelings.

with Jayden. There's no guarantee that one day he won't abandon you for his own

shoulder, the gesture a heavy pause in

doesn't know love," he intoned, his voice layered with understanding "He

his figure receding as

to stay over, her

room door, pillow in hand. "Can I

half-asleep, looked up in confusion. "You can, but what if Jayden es

spoke, her tone laced with bitterness. "He won't

you he wouldn't be home?" Elyse's smile was wan, strained. The silence from Jayden's end had stretched on

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met with a blank space where a

the image of Corrie's faint played out, painting a picture

consumed by

that Elyse tried to hide. She pulled her friend into the room, 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 forting, and soon, sleep claimed

friend's body relax into sleep, her

an ache in her heart, passion for her

not only for her own heartache but for Elyse's as well. It seemed that both of their lives

wondered to herself, her thoughts circling, searching for answers that remained just out of

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

Elyse broke her heart and triggered her

pressed on with a question that exposed his