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

just the way the Owens are. We

with Jayden. There's no guarantee that one day

settled on Elyse's shoulder, the gesture a heavy pause

love," he intoned, his voice

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

opted to stay over, her concern bolstered by

their evening routines, Elyse found herself at the guest room door, pillow

what

finally spoke, her tone laced

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

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her messages met with a blank space where a reply should have

of Corrie's faint played out, painting a picture of

night, consumed by

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

relax into

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

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

Tracy wondered to

ward, Peyton at his heels. As 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 a cause, I would have

with Elyse broke her heart

a question that exposed his doubt. "Do you really believe Corrie