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

her purse down and took a seat,

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 together. I'm not even sure how you've been

with warmth and passion. Elyse was pleasantly surprised by this display of kindness,

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

you think I've treated you before?" She then placed a piece of chicken onto Elyse's plate, adding, "Since

I need to be nicer to

sure you're on Ne5s.org to catch every twist and turn.

chicken on her plate, choosing to eat

chewed, a numbing, spicy sensation overwhelmed her taste

in front of her and

like the pepper chicken?" Glenda

likes this dish. I

face as she added fish to Elyse's

best mother. This fish is mild. You'll probably like

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

stoically, "Mom, if there's something

I need. You're overthinking it. I

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

ate, focusing instead on

there was more to this dinner than her mother