Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 252:

Sadness clouded Elyse’s eyes as she spoke, “Jayden’s affection for me isn’t as deep as you think.” Before Tracy could respond, a cutting voice interrupted, dripping with sarcasm. “Is that why you find solace in pursuing others’ partners?” Turning, Elyse saw Freda striding over, her presence exuding an aura of icy superiority. Draped in a sleek black gown with her hair elegantly pinned up, Freda approached with a gaze that bore the weight of noble disdain.

Tracy, unfamiliar with Freda, felt a surge of anger. Stepping forward, she confronted Freda. “How dare you speak so rudely!”

With a scornful sneer, Freda countered sharply, “I am simply denouncing Elyse’s audacious conduct. Married to another yet clinging to Theo. What a slut.”

𝕸𝖔𝖗𝖊 𝖚𝖕𝖉𝖆𝖙𝖊𝖘 𝖎𝖓 𝖌𝖆𝖑𝖓𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖑𝖘.𝖈𝖔𝖒

Elyse met Freda’s gaze with a frigid stare before responding coldly, “If you have grievances, take them up with Theo. I am not your target for misplaced anger.”

With haughty resolve, Freda raised her chin. “Do you even comprehend who I am? I am a member of the esteemed Jimenez family.”

Elyse sniffed dismissively at Freda’s assertion. “You are but Theo’s arranged date, not his betrothed. What gives you the right to cast judgment? Do you possess any evidence to support your claim of my seduction? If anything, it’s Theo whose actions have crossed boundaries with me.”

misconduct! You, who are married to Jayden, should steer clear

former fiancée who had come close to marrying him. Despite Elyse’s commitment to Jayden in marriage, Freda

direct your fury at me. Is that it, you coward?” Elyse’s words dripped with

sharply, prompting her to swiftly extend her hand and push Elyse. Behind Elyse, a grand fountain stood tall, its cascading waters shimmering in the lights. Elyse, catching a glimpse of the water’s edge, recognized the impending embarrassment of a potential tumble before the remaining guests. She understood she couldn’t afford to succumb to the looming fall. With graceful determination,

crown descended into the water, a chill enveloped her heart. Tracy’s voice erupted with fury as she confronted Freda, her words sharp, “What is wrong with you? It was Theo who incessantly pursued

anger as she directed her words at Elyse, “Elyse Lloyd, whatever history you and Theo share

the pearl crown, memories of Kaelyn’s face flooding her thoughts. With a smile that belied her inner turmoil, she responded, “I certainly hope your

trailing behind her. As Elyse glanced around, her gaze fell upon Theo standing near

ambiguity surrounding Theo’s thoughts, it was evident that he had caught wind of their heated exchange. Nevertheless,

lips. Theo remained stoic as ever. In times of trouble, he’d effortlessly blend into the background, sidestepping any confrontation. Had Theo offered even a glimpse of an explanation, perhaps Freda’s ire wouldn’t have found its target in Elyse. Yet Theo’s choice of silence only

to Elyse. “Worry

towards the banquet hall. “Where is the crown that was on your