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

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

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

voice layered with understanding

towards the door, his figure receding as Elyse stood rooted in place. The playful spirit that had animated her earlier had vanished,

stay over, her

their evening routines, Elyse found herself at the guest room door, pillow in hand. "Can I sleep with you tonight?" she

up in confusion. "You can, but what if

After a pause, she finally spoke, her

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 throughout

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her messages met with a blank

of Corrie's faint played out,

consumed by

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 was warm

friend's body relax into

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

well. It seemed that both of their lives had been full of struggles

love? Tracy wondered to herself, her thoughts circling, searching for

conducted a thorough examination. There's nothing wrong

Elyse broke her heart and triggered

with a question that exposed his doubt. "Do you