Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 44:

Theo was in a frenzy at home, startling the servants with his behavior. When Zandra Ward, his mother, stepped out of her room, she caught him in the act of smashing a glass. She was taken aback. Her son usually kept his emotions under wraps. Even under stress, he maintained a calm demeanor and seldom showed signs of irritation. Sensing that something was amiss, she instructed the maid to clean up the shattered glass, then summoned Theo to the study.

“How have I taught you? No matter how angry, you mustn’t show it. You’re to be the head of our family. Displaying such emotions gives your enemies insight into your weaknesses, does it not?” she reminded him.

Theo massaged his forehead. “I’m sorry, Mom. I acted too impulsively today.”

Zandra shook her head, took a sip of water, and pressed, “What’s troubling you?”

Theo remained silent.

Persisting, she probed, “You mentioned a girl got married. Who? And why does it concern you?”

“Forget it, Mom. It’s my issue,” Theo dismissed.

Zandra frowned, trying to piece together the cause of his distress. Then a name popped into her mind. “Is it Elyse?”

the name, Theo’s irritation flared. “Mom, please stop

correct. She set down her glass with a dissatisfied sigh. “I’ve told you before. She’s not worthy of you, and her family doesn’t

said I still have feelings for her. Can you please not read too much

you plan to do? Forget about

confessed, “Elyse married Jayden Owen. Yes, of

Owen,” Zandra, a savvy businesswoman, recognized the name from the past. However, she knew that since Jayden had become disabled, the Owen family had stripped him of his

below his league. But don’t worry, Jayden’s just a crippled man with no influence left. She’ll have nothing and pose no threat to us,” Zandra reasoned calmly, hoping to ease

continued agitation, she couldn’t help but probe further. “Haven’t you

special about her that deserves my

emotional turmoil. If he truly felt nothing for Elyse, why was he so

have no lingering feelings for her, Mom, please stop speculating,” Theo insisted, his frustration evident. With those words, he promptly exited the

decipher his thoughts? It was evident that he was struggling to move on from Elyse, who had married someone else. Elyse had already gotten married, yet her son couldn’t seem to move on. She must have left quite an impression. “Elyse, now that you’re married, you’d better live

wine from last night was dreadful. It’s given me quite the hangover.” She pulled back the covers and

the living room, engrossed in the news. Catching

with the drinks,” Elyse

hold your liquor,”