Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 274 Rare Display Of Maternal Affection

These days, Elyse spent her time rehearsing with the orchestra. As the designated concertmaster for their uping performance, she dedicated herself to intense practice sessions.

Today, just as she was about to finish practicing, she received a call from Glenda, who urged her to e home.

Having not spoken to her for a significant period, and currently entangled in a disagreement with Mabel, Elyse felt even less inclined to visit.

She massaged her forehead wearily and chose her words with care, replying, "I've been swamped with work and haven't had the chance to e back. If it's something important, we can discuss it over the phone."

Upon hearing Elyse's hesitation, Glenda's voice cracked with emotion. "Since you got married, it's been ages. I miss you terribly. Please, e home for dinner."

This caught Elyse off guard. It was the first instance of Glenda expressing her longing to see her. This rare display of maternal affection touched Elyse, softening her initial reluctance.

After a brief pause, she made up her mind to go. Glenda provided an address and instructed her to e there.

After ending the call, Elyse checked the location, which turned out to be a hotel. She surmised

that they would be dining at its' restaurant and didn't dwell on it further.

She got into her car, directed the driver to the hotel, and phoned Driscoll to inform him she

wouldn't be joining him for dinner tonight.

The driver glanced at the address, puzzled about why Elyse was heading to a hotel, but he drove

there regardless.

entered the hotel and located

placed her purse down and took

Glenda reached out to hold Elyse's hand, her tone affectionate. "He's busy. Let's not bother him. It's been a long time since just the two

passion. Elyse was pleasantly surprised by this display of kindness, though she maintained a bit of

something wrong?" Historically, Glenda had shown little affection for Elyse, usually favoring Mabel, which

I've treated you before?" She

I've realized I need to

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the chicken on her plate,

a numbing, spicy sensation overwhelmed her taste buds.

in front of her and downed it in

the pepper chicken?" Glenda

dish. I don't,"

smile faded from Glenda's face as she added fish to Elyse's plate. "It's my fault.

This fish is mild. You'll probably like

her. This time, Glenda carefully avoided any spicy options and chose only mild

finishing her meal, Elyse wiped the emotion from her face, and asked stoically, "Mom, if there's something you need, just say it. I'll help however

I need. You're overthinking it. I just missed you and

Most of the dishes on the table were Mabel's favorites, and few were to

ate, focusing instead

suspected there was more to this dinner than her mother admitted. After all, Glenda