Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 274 Rare Display Of Maternal Affection

These days, Elyse spent her trehearsing 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. |

miss you terribly. Please, e hfor 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.

Upon arriving, Elyse entered the hotel and located the exclusive dining room.

Inside, she found Glenda sitting alone. Elyse placed her purse down and took a seat, casually inquiring, "Where's

Dad?"

With a warm smile, Glenda reached out to hold Elyse's hand, her tone affectionate. "He's busy. Let's not bother

him. It's been a long tsince just the two of us had a chance to chat and eat together. I'm not even sure how

you've been doing lately."

This 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 bit of caution.

"Why this sudden niceness?" Elyse asked, a hint of suspicion in her voice. "Is something wrong?" Historically,

Glenda had shown little affection for Elyse, usually favoring Mabel, which made this change in demeanor

unsettling.

Glenda's expression hardened as she replied, "Really, how badly do you think I've treated you before?" She then

placed a piece of chicken onto Elyse's plate, adding, "Since you got married

and moved out, I've realized | need to be nicer to you."

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Elyse smiled politely at the chicken on her plate, choosing to eat quietly.

As she chewed, a numbing, spicy sensation overwhelmed her taste buds. She quickly grabbed the

water in front of her and downed it in one gulp.

"Do you not like the pepper chicken?" Glenda inquired, noticing Elyse's reaction.

"Mabel likes this dish. | don't," Elyse said.

The smile faded from Glenda's face as she added fish to Elyse's plate. "It's my fault. | haven't

been the best mother. This fish is mild. You'll probably like it."

Elyse didn't object and ate what Glenda served her. This time, Glenda carefully avoided any spicy options and

chose only mild dishes for her plate.

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

you need, just say it. I'll help however I can."

Glenda masked her guilt. "There's nothing | need. You're overthinking it. | just missed you and wanted to share a

meal."

Elyse's mouth twitched, her eyes brimming with sarcasm. Most of the dishes on the table were Mabel's favorites,

and few were to her liking.

Glenda hardly ate, focusing instead on serving her.

Elyse suspected there was more to this dinner than her mother admitted. After all, Glenda and

Lanny had betrayed her trust before.

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"if there's nothing else and since I've finished eating, I'l be leaving now."

She stood, reaching for her purse, but Glenda halted her, checking the tbefore speaking in a

flustered tone. "It's still early. Stay a bit longer and chat withbefore you go."

Reluctantly, Elyse paused. Seeing no way out, Glenda pleaded, "Just ten more minutes. Talk witha little

longer."

Hearing this, Elyse sat down, though with clear reluctance. Ovell w

"I'm going to the bathroom. I'll be back soon," Glenda said, grabbing her purse and quickly exiting the private

room.

Left alone, Elyse remained seated, her emotions churning inside her. She deeply wished that Glenda's affections

were genuine.

Yet, knowing Glenda as well as she did, Elyse sensed her mother's motives weren't pure. But the desire for even

a fragment of maternal love was something Elyse yearned for deeply. Such a small But...

Elyse clasped her hand over her heart, her expression etched with sadness and grief. However, even this scant

amount of motherly love wasn't enough to fill the void in her heart.