Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 4:

As Elyse descended the stairs to the villa’s entrance, Driscoll approached her with concern. “It’s quite late. Where are you off to? Shall I arrange a car for you?”

“No thanks, I’ll be back soon.”

Driscoll watched her depart before heading to the study. Elyse, having agreed to meet Theo, called a taxi and was soon en route. Fifteen minutes later, she entered a coffee shop and instantly noticed Theo, who was in high spirits, busy texting on his phone. A flicker of sarcasm crossed her eyes as she approached and sat across from him.

Theo looked up, his expression souring. “Why are you so late? Do you have any idea how long I’ve been waiting?”

Staring back at him, Elyse felt a chill. They had been together for a long time, yet he was always domineering toward her, a stark contrast to his demeanor with Kaelyn. She had once loved him, believing she could endure anything. Only today had she realized how foolish that was. If she didn’t love herself, how could she expect anyone else to love her?

“If you don’t want to wait, you can leave,” Elyse retorted icily.

Theo, taken aback by her response, grew visibly more upset. “You’re holding a grudge about what happened at the wedding, aren’t you? I get why you’re upset, but can’t you be more understanding and reasonable? I left because Kaelyn was in dire straits—she was depressed and contemplating suicide.”

go to anyone you want. You don’t need to explain anything to me. I don’t care anymore,” Elyse

believe she was indifferent. They had been together for three years, and everyone knew how deeply she loved him. He thought her claim of indifference was merely a result of anger. But he was confident he could easily resolve this. Just a few sweet words, and

to you after handling everything, didn’t I? I’ll visit your parents soon, and we

“No need for that.”

What?

said,

content at

you still upset? I left at the wedding, but I came back for you. Can’t you

me for another woman?” Elyse slammed her hand on the table. “Do you have any idea what I’ve been through since you left? Your family has been calling me names even though you were the one who left me at the altar just for another

shouted her name furiously. “What others say is their issue. Isn’t our three-year relationship strong

you never forgot your ex,” Elyse countered, her face marked by disappointment. “I believed we’d be together

a ring from her bag and set it down on the table—the same ring he had used to propose. She recalled the joy she felt that day, now overshadowed by her current despair. Elyse gave Theo one last look, mentally

Elyse dumping him? He always saw her as a simp, her family reliant on his. How could she just walk away? Humiliated, he chased after her, grabbed her shoulder, and said forcefully, “You have no right to break things off. Remember, your father’s business relies on me. Without me,

fiercely and yelled with defiance and frustration, “I’m