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 feelings. You'll

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

hand settled on Elyse's shoulder, the gesture a heavy

know love," he intoned, his voice layered with

towards the door, his figure receding as

Tracy opted to stay over, her concern bolstered by

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

"You can, but what if Jayden

finally spoke, her tone laced with bitterness. "He won't e

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

complete story. Share the joy

a blank space where a reply should have

image of Corrie's faint played out, painting a

consumed by

so long since we've

body relax into sleep, her

feel an ache in her heart, passion for

It seemed that both of their lives

wondered to herself,

thorough examination. There's nothing wrong with Corrie physically." Peyton

heart and

that exposed his