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 can produce children

with Jayden. There's no guarantee that

the gesture a heavy pause in

intoned, his voice layered

towards the door, his figure receding as Elyse stood rooted

to stay

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

in confusion. "You can, but what

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

surprise was evident in her voice. "Are you sure? Did he tell you he wouldn't be home?" Elyse's smile was wan, strained. The silence from Jayden's end had stretched on

the complete story. Share the joy of reading with others and spread the

messages met with a blank

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

night, consumed

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

felt her friend's body relax into sleep, her

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

with disappointment, not only for her own heartache but for Elyse's as well. It seemed that both of their lives had been

to herself, her thoughts circling, searching

nothing wrong with Corrie physically." Peyton continued in a clinical tone. "If

broke her heart and

his doubt. "Do you