Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 238:

In the restaurant, after the seventh blind date, Corrie couldn’t muster a sweet smile as she had been forcing herself to do. She took a sip of coffee from the table, attempting to push down her depression. But ultimately, she failed and dialed her father’s number.

“I’ve made it clear I want an outstanding and capable husband. Who are these guys you keep setting me up with? I don’t like any of them,” she vented to her father, Nicholas Bates, who bristled with anger on the other end of the line. Despite his ire, he managed to keep his tone subdued. “Are you still unsatisfied? I think your last date is great. His father is a shipbuilding magnate. Who else could you possibly want?”

Corrie continued, frustrated, “Yes, his father is super awesome, and yes, there are benefits if I marry him. But he lacks ambition entirely. He’s content with a comfortable life and doing nothing. He expects me to settle for that.”

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Nicholas rubbed his temples, exasperated. “What nonsense are you spouting? All you should care about is acquiring more wealth through marriage. Why do you need to seek out a motivated and capable man who you love?”

“Dad, do you think I’m incapable of finding both love and wealth? You’re insatiable,” Corrie retorted.

meet Brook Owen tomorrow. You two are of

Corrie furrowed her brow. “Have you forgotten I was involved with Jayden

with Brook?” Nicholas’s tone remained calm. “Brook is likely to take over

thought, Corrie relented. “Fine. Send me

this time. If we gain the support of

ending the call, Corrie received a call from Tess. During her previous blind date, Tess had tried calling multiple times. Corrie, preoccupied, had missed each call. She had messaged Tess to inquire why she had been trying to reach

moment as she stared at the ringing phone. After three rings, she finally answered.

“Yes, I’m at that age where marriage is on the horizon. Gotta start planning for the future.” With

marry Bryce? Awkwardly, she responded, “Bryce just

not Bryce I’m talking about. Jayden. You used to date him, didn’t you?”

disgust, maintaining her composure and manners. “Jayden and I are ancient history. Let’s leave it at