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 produce children without

you are deeply in love with Jayden. There's no guarantee that one day

settled on Elyse's shoulder, the gesture a heavy

his voice layered

with finality He turned, striding towards the door, his figure receding as Elyse stood rooted in place.

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

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

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

After a pause, she finally spoke, her tone laced with bitterness. "He won't e back

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

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played out,

night, consumed

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

friend's body relax into sleep, her breath even and

Elyse, she couldn't help but feel an ache in her heart,

as well. It seemed that both of their lives had been full of struggles in the search

her have so much difficulty finding love? Tracy wondered to herself, her thoughts circling, searching for answers that remained

from Corrie's 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 to say that seeing

Elyse broke her heart

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