Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 231:

Theo was in the midst of overtime work at the company when Elyse’s call came through. Engrossed in reading an important document, he hesitated to answer, not wanting to be interrupted by the phone. Glancing at the caller ID nonchalantly, his anticipation heightened upon seeing it was Elyse. “What could she possibly want?” Theo’s pulse quickened as he picked up his phone. Deliberately allowing it to ring thrice, he finally pressed the answer button slowly. “Why are you calling?” His tone betrayed no emotion.

Meanwhile, Elyse examined the ruby necklace in her hand and inquired casually, “I received a birthday gift. Did you give it to me?”

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Theo was on the verge of confessing that it was indeed from him. Having purchased the ruby necklace at an auction, he had long intended to present it to her. Yet he harbored doubts about her acceptance, hence the delay. Suddenly, it dawned on Theo that she hadn’t called to express gratitude but to ascertain whether it was his gift. Knowing Elyse’s disposition, he speculated that if she learned it was from him, she might return it. He responded, “I don’t know anything about a birthday gift. You must have mistaken.”

Elyse was taken aback. Theo denied any involvement in the gift. As she pondered the possibility further, she heard Theo’s derisive tone. “Why would I give you a birthday gift? Don’t delude yourself.”

Dispelling her doubts, she replied, “You’re right. I must have been mistaken. My apologies for bothering you, Mr. Ward. I gotta go.”

With that, she promptly ended the call. Theo exhaled deeply and tossed the phone back onto the desk. He should have realized he had missed the opportunity to present the gift openly.

self-deprecating smile tugged at his lips. After concluding the call, Elyse placed her phone on the table, retrieved the ruby necklace once more, and inspected it closely. Ultimately, she stowed the necklace away, indifferent to its

next day, they engaged in a brief rehearsal before proceeding to a concert hall. Boarding the bus en route to the concert

design. Absolutely stunning,” Vicky, being the concertmaster, explained

a concertmaster someday,” one of the

Upon hearing the girls’ praises, she cast a scornful glance at them. “Do you honestly believe

only average talent and would never rival her skill. Vicky wasn’t one to coddle incompetence. With a hint of sarcasm, she remarked,

her presence. Sneering at Elyse, Vicky taunted, “You’re no different from her. Spare yourself the illusion. You’ll never

sound like you’ll surpass

hand, Vicky replied, “I did this time, didn’t

manager approached. Loudly, she commanded, “Put away your attire. Rehearsal is

took her place among the others, stealing a

Concerned, the manager advised, “Layer up. The air conditioning is