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.”

to explain anything to me. I don’t care anymore,” Elyse found humor

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

didn’t I? I’ll visit your

“No need for that.”

What?

said, her face devoid of emotion.

content at

but I came back for you. Can’t

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

Theo shouted her name furiously. “What others say is their issue. Isn’t our three-year relationship strong enough for you to trust

years, and yet you never forgot your ex,” Elyse countered, her face marked by disappointment. “I believed we’d be together forever, but it seems three years was our

she retrieved 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

was stunned. Was 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

and yelled with defiance and frustration,