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

are. We

love with Jayden. There's no guarantee that

Elyse's shoulder, the gesture a

doesn't know love," he intoned, his voice

receding as Elyse stood rooted in place. The playful

well-being, Tracy opted to stay over, her concern bolstered

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

up in confusion. "You can, but what if Jayden es

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

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

the joy of reading with

messages met with a blank space where a

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

consumed

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

her friend's body relax into

an ache in her heart, passion for her friend's

was 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

love? Tracy wondered to herself, her thoughts circling, searching for answers that

There's nothing wrong with Corrie physically." Peyton continued in a clinical

with Elyse broke her heart and

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