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

the Owens are. We can produce

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

Elyse's shoulder, the gesture a heavy pause

know love," he intoned, his voice layered with understanding "He only

down with finality He turned, striding towards the door, his figure receding as Elyse stood rooted in place. The

about Elyse's well-being, Tracy opted to stay over,

at the guest room door, pillow in hand. "Can I

but what if Jayden es home?" she

was silent. After a pause, she finally spoke, her tone laced with bitterness. "He won't e back

wouldn't be home?" Elyse's smile was wan, strained. The silence from

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her messages met with a blank space where

Corrie's faint played out, painting a

night, consumed by

long since we've had a sleepover." Elyse gave in to Tracy's gentle coaxing and slipped into bed.

felt her friend's body relax into

ache

for her own heartache but for Elyse's as well. It seemed that both of

difficulty finding love? Tracy wondered to herself, her thoughts

heels. As they left, Peyton removed his surgical mask. "I've conducted a thorough examination. There's nothing wrong with Corrie physically." Peyton continued in a clinical tone. "If I must offer

heart and

on with a question that exposed his doubt. "Do you