Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Pathway To Her Ambitions

Jayden twirled the pen in his hand before placing it down and leaning back in his chair. He

scrutinized Elyse and asked, "How much longer do you plan to be angry with me?"

Feeling frustrated by Jayden's attitude, Elyse replied unhappily, "Do you think it's all my fault? Am I getting upset for no reason?"

Jayden frowned. "Haven't I assured you that you'll always be my only woman? I can give you everything you could ever want. Why aren't you content?"

instinctively, Elyse wanted to convey that what she truly desired wasn't material possessions or what Jayden thought was best for her.

But she found herself unable to say it to him.

What she really wanted was... Jayden's love.

What she genuinely craved wasn't to be a superficial addition to Jayden's life, but rather a true panion with whom she could share a real connection.

Yet, their marriage had been based on practicality, each fulfilling their own needs.

Jayden provided protection and support, while Elyse fulfilled her role as his wife, preserving his reputation.

It became clear to Else that her desires might have been too ambitious. She longed for Jayden's

affection, but their relationship was founded on practicality rather than passion.

Inher view, Jayden had fulfilled his marital duties adequately, while her longing for affection

seemed excessive.

Noticing the myriad emotions flickering across Elyse's face, Jayden asked, "What's on your mind?"

Elyse met his gaze with a mixture of emotions.

She recognized that despite the transactional dynamic of their relationship, she had slowly

bee ensnared in feelings of love nurtured by Jayden's

"Elyse?" Jayden called her, puzzled by her silence. WY..

After a moment of deliberation, Elyse replied, "It's my mistake. I won't repeat it."

With that, she swiftly turned on her heel, opened the door, and left the

Jayden couldn't ignore the disappointment clearly written on Elyse's face. Panic surged through

him as he observed her crestfallen expression.

Hurrying out of the study, Jayden ran into Driscoll. Despite his hesitation, Driscoll said, "Mr. Owen,

Miss Bates has expressed her desire to visit you and Mrs. Owen."

Upon hearing this, Elyse paused, glancing at Jayden, awaiting his decision.

After a moment of consideration, Jayden agreed, "Let her in."

Then, he turned to Elyse and said, "Stay in the living room with me."

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Elyse plied, her expression stoic, as she headed into the living room.

Observing Elyse's pliance, Driscoll initially felt relieved, thinking that Elyse and Jayden might

have resolved their issues. However, her lackluster gaze made him uneasy, sensing that the

tension between them had only deepened.

Corrie came in promptly, holding a gift box and wearing a wide smile.

Without delay, Jayden asked her directly, "What brings you here?"

Handing the gift box to Elyse, Corrie replied, "I've e to apologize. My incident at Ms. Lloyd's

party was embarrassing for her, so I'm here to extend my apologies."

Elyse bit her lip, feeling a subtle accusation in Corrie's words.

Jayden nodded curtly. "Very well. You may leave now."

However, Corrie remained seated and added, "Also, I want to express my gratitude to you, Jayden.

Even after our breakup, I'm touched by how you've continued to look out for me."

Jayden sneered, "There's no need for thanks. I was just concerned about the potential trouble you could cause at my wife's birthday party if you died."

Corrie pretended not to notice his sarcasm and smiled gently. "I understand. We shared a lot in

the past, and I know you care about

Driscoll's expression changed, surprised by Corrie's behavior.Property © NôvelDrama.Org.

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It appeared that she was attempting to manipulate Jayden into confessing his feelings for her.

Driscoll glanced at Elyse warily, concerned she might misunderstand Jayden's intentions.

He was relieved to see Elyse remain posed, silently absorbing Corrie's words without reaction.

Jayden said indifferently, "You can leave now."

But Corrie remained seated, displaying a sense of pride.

After her behavior the previous day, her family assumed she still had a connection with Jayden. Besides, she was also seeing Brook recently.

Today, even her grandfather showed interest in her love life for the first time.

If things continued like this, she believed she could not only gain advantages within her family but

also amass more shares and wealth. Perhaps she could even climb the ladder to a top executive position within the Bates Group.

Corrie increasingly saw the Owen family as a perfect pathway to her ambitions.

Glancing at Elyse, Corrie deliberately raised her eyebrows and said to Jayden, "Please let your mother know I've got a date. There's no need for her to push the idea of us being together again." With a touch of sadness in her tone, Corrie continued, "It's obvious that we can't be together anymore."