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 produce children without

are deeply in love with Jayden. There's no

Elyse's shoulder, the gesture a heavy pause in the

know love," he intoned, his voice

towards the door, his figure receding as Elyse stood rooted in place. The playful spirit that had animated her earlier had

about Elyse's well-being, Tracy opted to stay over, her concern bolstered by Jayden's

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

up in confusion. "You can, but what if Jayden es home?" she asked,

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

he tell you he wouldn't be

Share the joy of reading with others and spread

with a blank space where

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

night, consumed

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

her friend's body relax into sleep, her breath

she held Elyse, she couldn't help but feel an ache

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 heartbreak and frustration

wondered to herself,

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 a cause, I would have to

heart and

that exposed his doubt. "Do you really believe Corrie was