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

are. We can produce children without feelings.

in love with Jayden. There's no guarantee that one

the gesture a heavy pause

know love," he intoned, his voice layered with understanding "He

striding towards the door, his figure receding as Elyse stood

to stay over, her concern bolstered by Jayden's

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

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

pause, she finally spoke, her tone laced with bitterness. "He

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

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blank space where a

faint played out, painting a picture of Jayden by her

night, consumed

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

friend's body relax into sleep, her breath even

an ache

both of their lives had been full of struggles in the search for happiness, with heartbreak and frustration as constant

Tracy wondered to herself, her thoughts circling, searching for answers

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

heart and triggered

his doubt. "Do you really believe Corrie was