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

if you are deeply in love with Jayden. There's no guarantee

the gesture a heavy

his voice layered with understanding "He only

set his glass down with finality He turned, striding towards the door, his figure receding as Elyse stood rooted in place. The playful

opted to stay over, her concern bolstered

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

already half-asleep, looked up in confusion. "You can, but what if

After a pause, she finally spoke, her tone laced with bitterness.

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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messages met with a blank space

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

consumed

didn't miss the sadness that Elyse 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 sleepover." Elyse gave in to Tracy's gentle coaxing and slipped into bed. Her

relax into sleep,

ache in her heart, passion for

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 struggles in the search for happiness, with heartbreak and frustration

finding love? Tracy wondered to herself, her thoughts circling, searching for answers that remained just out of

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

her heart and triggered her

that exposed his doubt. "Do you really believe Corrie