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

way the Owens are. We

There's no guarantee that one day he won't abandon you for

the gesture a heavy

love," he intoned, his voice layered with understanding "He only knows

the door, his figure receding as

to stay

the guest room door, pillow in hand. "Can I sleep with you tonight?" she

what if Jayden

silent. After a pause, she finally spoke, her

you he wouldn't be home?" Elyse's smile was wan, strained. The silence from

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a blank space where

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

consumed by

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 friend's embrace was warm

relax into sleep, her breath

but feel an ache

that both of their lives had been full of struggles in the search for happiness, with

love? Tracy wondered to herself, her thoughts circling, searching

mask. "I've conducted a thorough examination. There's nothing wrong with Corrie physically." Peyton continued in a clinical tone. "If I must

her heart and triggered her fainting spell."

question that exposed his doubt. "Do