Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 289 A Mother's Embrace

Elyse woke up in darkness, unable to discern her surroundings. Searching with her eyes, she

found nothing.

Lost and confused, she felt a pang of sadness as thoughts of Glenda, who favored Mabel over her, filled her mind.

"Why doesn't my mom care for me?"

With a heavy heart, Elyse hung her head low, her eyes reflecting her

From the shadows emerged a woman with long hair, clad in white, She approached Elyse with a gentle gaze, her eyes filled with passion.

Drawing near, the woman tenderly embraced Elyse, causing her to tremble.

Though Elyse wanted to turn and see who held her, she found herself unable to move, held in the ove?

"Ilove no one but you, my dear. You will always be my precious daughter," the woman whispered. Earlier, fear had gripped Elyse's heart, but the woman's voice had a calming effect, dispelling her sorrow.

Remaining in the embrace, Elyse felt no fatigue, only baskingNôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

in the warmth she had yearned for since childhood-the embrace of her mother.

Yet, curiosity gnawed at her, pelling her to wonder about the woman's identity.

Restlessness grew within Elyse, prompting her to attempt turning around, her mind consumed

with questions.

Sensing Elyse's restlessness, the woman released her and gently urged, "It's time to wake up, my dear."

With a gentle push, Elyse found herself able to move again.

As she took a step forward, the darkness surrounding her began to fade.

In an instant, Elyse's eyes snapped open, finding herself under the white ceiling, feeling dazed. Jayden's face lit up with joy as he saw her wake up. Hastening to her side, he grasped her hand, his concern evident. "Are you alright?"

Turning to meet his gaze, Elyse whispered, "Jayden, I dreamt of my mother. She hugged me." Raising an eyebrow, Jayden's eyes softened. "What did you talk to her when you saw her?"

Elyse pondered for a moment before shaking her head. "We didn't talk. But her embrace felt just as warm as I had imagined."

With weariness seeping in, Elyse drifted back into sleep.

Jayden gently tucked her into the blanket, his expression a mix of emotions

Hiding in Mabel's suburban home, Glenda sat with her chin propped on her hand, her gaze fixed

anxiously on her phone. Despite the incessant calls from Lanny, she chose not to answer.

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She knew his intentions and feared Jayden's wrath, knowing she had offended him and potentially

faced dire consequences.

However, despite her mounting worries and Lanny's persistent calls, Glenda found herself torn between her daughter's needs and the impending danger posed by Jayden.

Mabel's tearful pleas tugged at Glenda's heartstrings, pelling her to set aside her own fears

and attend to her daughter's needs. After all, as Mabel's mother, her love for her daughter outweighed her concerns for her own safety.

Even as Lanny's calls continued, Glenda remained steadfast in her decision to prioritize Mabel, although her anxiety only intensified with each missed call.

Mabel warmed their meal and setting it on the table before she went to Glenda.

As she opened the door, she saw Glenda's pale face. "Mom, please e eat something," Mabel implored gently.

Glenda shook her head, her expression solemn. "I have no appetite," she murmured, waving her hand in refusal,

Mabel entered the room and softly asked her mother, "Are you still worried about Dad getting angry?"

With a heavy heart, Glenda dismissed Mabel's concern. However, the memory of Jayden's piercing gaze from earlier that morning sent a shiver down her spine. "You don't understand how

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Mabel, undeterred, rolled her eyes in frustration. "Mom, don't forget that Elyse is still a part of our family, no matter how much Jayden despises us. He can't touch us because of her. Elyse isn't heartless."

Glenda opened her mouth to respond but held back, choosing to keep her thoughts to herself for the moment.

She chose not to reveal the truth about their past to Mabel, opting instead to maintain the lie that Elyse was still her biological daughter.

Observing Glenda's inert state, Mabel intervened, pulling her up and nudging her towards the door. "Why are you so scared? I've told you, they won't harm us. Let's eat. As long as Elyse shows weakness, we'll win."

Mabel's buoyant demeanor contrasted sharply with Glenda's evident distress.

Confidence radiated from her as she believed victory was assured. With support from online followers and no evidence from Elyse, Mabel felt certain she would win.

Mabel believed that Elyse would suffer damage to her reputation.

Yet, she harbored no sympathy towards Elyse, citing Elyse's refusal to share her positions as justification for her lack of pity. She believed that if Elyse had cooperated earlier and willingly shared her works, the situation wouldn't have bee so plicated.