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 way the Owens are. We can produce children without feelings. You'll

if you are deeply in love with Jayden. There's no guarantee that one

the gesture a

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

receding as Elyse stood rooted in

stay over, her concern bolstered by Jayden's

herself at the guest room door, pillow in hand. "Can I sleep with you tonight?" she

already half-asleep, looked up in confusion. "You can, but what

was silent. After a pause, she finally spoke, her

Did he tell you he wouldn't be home?" Elyse's smile

the complete story. Share the joy of

with a blank space where a reply should

Elyse's mind, the image of Corrie's faint played out, painting a picture of Jayden by

consumed by

the room, her voice bright. "Forget about Jayden. It's been so long since we've had

felt her friend's body relax into sleep, her

ache in her heart,

heartache but for Elyse's as well. It seemed that both of their lives had been full of struggles in the search for happiness,

and her have so much difficulty finding love? Tracy wondered to herself,

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

Elyse broke her heart and triggered her fainting spell."

question that exposed his doubt. "Do