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

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

settled on Elyse's shoulder, the

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

his figure receding as Elyse stood rooted in place. The playful spirit that

to stay over, her concern bolstered by Jayden's

room door, pillow in

but what if Jayden es

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

voice. "Are you sure? Did he tell you he wouldn't be home?" Elyse's smile was wan, strained. The

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messages met with a blank space

image of Corrie's faint played

night, consumed

so long since we've had a sleepover."

friend's body relax into sleep, her breath

held Elyse, she couldn't help but feel an ache in her heart, passion for her friend's plight blossoming

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

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

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

her heart

with a question that exposed his doubt. "Do