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

Owens are. We can produce

no guarantee that one day

hand settled on Elyse's shoulder, the

his voice layered with understanding "He only knows

He turned, striding towards the door, his figure receding as Elyse stood rooted in place. The playful spirit that had

to stay over, her concern

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

"You can, but what if Jayden es home?" she asked, drowsiness lacing

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

sure? Did he tell you he wouldn't be home?" Elyse's smile was wan, strained. The silence from Jayden's end

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her messages met with a blank space where a reply should

image of Corrie's faint played out, painting a picture of Jayden by her

night, consumed

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

felt her friend's body relax into sleep, her

an ache

heavy 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 the search for happiness, with

much difficulty finding love? Tracy wondered to herself,

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

with Elyse broke her heart

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