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

the Owens are. We can

There's no guarantee that one

on Elyse's shoulder, the gesture a heavy

his voice layered with

his figure receding

opted to stay

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

confusion. "You can, but what

finally spoke, her tone laced with bitterness. "He

be home?" Elyse's smile was wan, strained.

story. Share the joy of reading with others and spread the

a blank space where a reply

played out, painting a picture of Jayden by her

night, consumed by

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

friend's body relax into sleep, her breath

couldn't help but feel an ache

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

difficulty finding love? Tracy wondered to herself, her

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 a cause, I would

Elyse broke her heart and

on with a question that exposed his