Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Could It Really Be Love

Elyse had just sat down and taken a sip of water when Corrie entered the private room, wine glass in hand and a smile on her face.

As Corrie took a seat next to Jayden, Elyse couldn't help but frown.ze [n)oVeL

The scent of Corrie's perfume made Jayden grimace. "Stay away from me."

Corrie tried to hide her embarrassment behind a smile. "This perfume was a gift from you,

remember?" she replied, glancing subtly at Elyse.

Elyse's expression of disappointment didn't go unnoticed by Corrie, who felt a surge of

satisfaction. That was the look she was hoping for.

Jayden cut her off sharply, "You're mistaken. I've never given you perfume."Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

"Hal" Peyton couldn't hold back a snicker at Jayden's blunt denial.

Embarrassed but quick to shift the focus, Corrie asked, "So, what's the celebration tonight? Why is everyone here?"

Peyton cleared his throat, still suppressing his amusement. "Elyse just wrapped up her first performance as concertmaster. We're celebrating her success."

Elyse blushed under everyone's gaze.Corrie caught the look of admiration in Jayden's eyes and tightened her jaw. Having once played the role of Jayden's girlfriend, albeit falsely, she could sense the stark difference in how he now treated Elyse pared to her.

She studied Elyse critically. Beyond her violin skills, Corrie saw nothing extraordinary about her.

Yet, Jayden's eyes softened when they landed on Elyse. Could it really be love?

With a scoff, Corrie doubted it internally. Could someone as detached < as Jayden truly grasp the concept of love?

Meanwhile, Elyse received a congratulatory message from a friend, filling her with warmth. She excitedly shared the news with Jayden, and the two leaned close, whispering and laughing, oblivious to Corrie's growing irritation.

Corrie leaned forward, resting her chin on her hands with a sigh. "Today just isn't my day. I went on seven blind dates after ing home, and all seven were a bust."

She glanced at Elyse with a hint of envy. "You and Jayden are so in love. I've never seen him this gentle and attentive with me." Turning to Jayden, she asked softly, "Why weren't you like that with me2"

Elyse, feeling a bit off by Corrie's remarks, glanced at Jayden, searching for his reaction.

"Do you really want to get married that badly?" Jayden asked Corrie, a serious tone in his voice. Corrie responded with a pointed question, "Are you saying you don't want me to settle down yet?" Corrie caught the look of admiration in Jayden's eyes and tightened her jaw. Having once played the role of Jayden's girlfriend, albeit falsely, she could sense the stark difference in how he now treated Elyse pared to her.

She studied Elyse critically. Beyond her violin skills, Corrie saw nothing extraordinary about her.

Yet, Jayden's eyes softened when they landed on Elyse. Could it really be love?

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With a scoff, Corrie doubted it internally. Could someone as detached < as Jayden truly grasp the concept of love?

Meanwhile, Elyse received a congratulatory message from a friend, filling her with warmth. She excitedly shared the news with Jayden, and the two leaned close, whispering and laughing, oblivious to Corrie's growing irritation.

Corrie leaned forward, resting her chin on her hands with a sigh. "Today just isn't my day. I went on seven blind dates after ing home, and all seven were a bust."

She glanced at Elyse with a hint of envy. "You and Jayden are so in love. I've never seen him this gentle and attentive with me." Turning to Jayden, she asked softly, "Why weren't you like that with me2"

Elyse, feeling a bit off by Corrie's remarks, glanced at Jayden, searching for his reaction.

"Do you really want to get married that badly?" Jayden asked Corrie, a serious tone in his voice. Corrie responded with a pointed question, "Are you saying you don't want me to settle down yet?" Jayden met her gaze. "Hope you can make it and won't die alone," he teased.

As the conversation continued, Elyse felt increasingly left out, sitting quietly to the side, nursing her drink in

Clive, sitting across from Elyse, noticed her disfort and fixed Corrie with a displeased look.

"This dinner wasn't meant for you. Don't you have other places to be?"

As you reach the final pages, remember that 000005s.org is your destination for the complete story. Share the joy of reading with others and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away! Corrie looked up, feigning innocence. "What's the problem? I'm just trying to join the

conversation."

Elyse exchanged a surprised look with Clive, whose expression darkened further.

Peyton, sensing the tension, intervened. "Look, you weren't really invited tonight. Maybe it's best

if you head home?"

Corrie stubbornly remained seated, eager to irk Elyse further and prove her dominance.

Peyton sighed, recalling Clive's strong aversion to Corrie. Clive usually avoided these gatherings if Corrie was around.

Without another word, Clive stood abruptly, grabbed Corrie by the collar, and marched her out of the room.

Once the door shut, Peyton remarked to the rest, "Everyone knows Clive can't stand Corrie. My mistake."

Jayden frowned, concerned. "Go check on them. Make sure Clive doesn't go too far." Peyton nodded and hurried out.

Jayden then turned to Elyse, who looked troubled. "Are you okay?"

Elyse met his gaze, a depth of emotion in her eyes. "Do you have any feelings left for Corrie?" Jayden looked puzzled. "Why would you think that?"