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

Glenda sitting alone. Elyse placed her purse down and took a

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 of us had a chance to chat and eat

was a new side of Glenda, one brimming with warmth and passion. Elyse was pleasantly surprised by this display of kindness, though she maintained a

in her voice. "Is something wrong?" Historically, Glenda had shown little affection for

as she replied, "Really, how badly do you think I've treated you before?" She then placed a

realized I

catch every twist and turn. The next

at the chicken on her plate,

numbing, spicy sensation overwhelmed her taste

front of her and downed

like the pepper chicken?" Glenda

dish.

added fish to Elyse's plate. "It's my

This fish is mild. You'll

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

wiped the emotion from her face, and asked stoically, "Mom, if there's something

You're overthinking it. I

her eyes brimming with sarcasm. Most of the dishes on the table were Mabel's favorites, and few were to

focusing instead on serving

there was more to this dinner than her