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.”

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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.”

seethed with anger. “How dare you accuse Theo of misconduct! You, who are married to

come close to marrying him. Despite Elyse’s commitment to Jayden in marriage, Freda couldn’t shake off a persistent feeling of unease and an impending sense of

too timid to confront Theo, opting instead to direct your fury at me. Is that it, you

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, she steadied herself, instinctively clutching onto Freda for support. While Elyse managed to maintain her balance, Freda lost

pearl 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

her cheeks ablaze with anger as she directed her words at Elyse, “Elyse Lloyd, whatever history you and Theo share is of no consequence to me. But mark my words, I

her thoughts. With a smile that belied her inner turmoil, she responded, “I certainly hope your aspirations come

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

caught wind of their heated exchange. Nevertheless, Theo refrained from intervening in

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

solace, extended her support to Elyse. “Worry not about the crown. I’ll arrange

hall. “Where is the crown that was on