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 way the Owens are. We can produce children without

in love with Jayden. There's no guarantee that one day he won't

Elyse's shoulder, the gesture a heavy pause

intoned, his voice layered with understanding

his figure receding as Elyse stood rooted in

well-being, Tracy opted to stay over,

door, pillow in hand. "Can I

looked up in confusion. "You can, but what if Jayden es home?" she asked, drowsiness

she finally spoke, her

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

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met with a blank space where a reply should have

Corrie's faint played out, painting a

consumed

"Forget about Jayden. It's been so long since we've had a sleepover." Elyse gave in to

into sleep, her breath even and

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

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

Elyse and her have so much difficulty finding love? Tracy wondered to herself,

a thorough examination. There's nothing wrong

broke her heart

question that exposed his doubt. "Do