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 can

with Jayden. There's no guarantee that one day he won't

shoulder, the gesture a

voice

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

Tracy opted to stay over, her

their evening routines, Elyse found herself at the guest room door, pillow in hand.

but what if Jayden es home?"

she finally spoke, her tone laced

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

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met with a blank space where a

of Corrie's faint played out, painting a picture

night, consumed by

"Forget about Jayden. It's been so long since we've had a sleepover." Elyse gave in to Tracy's gentle coaxing and slipped

her friend's body relax into sleep, her

but feel an ache in her heart, passion for her friend's plight

as well. It seemed that both of their lives had been full of struggles in the search for

and her have so much difficulty finding love? Tracy wondered to herself, her thoughts circling, searching for answers that

from Corrie's ward, Peyton at his 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

with Elyse broke her heart and triggered her fainting

his doubt. "Do you