Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 821:

Elyse approached Theo and carefully placed her violin in its case. She lifted it with ease.

Theo extended his hand, intending to help her with the case, but she stepped aside.

His offer hung awkwardly in the air. “I just wanted to help,” he said, the awkwardness palpable.

Elyse paused, then responded with a polite reserve, “I appreciate it, but I’m used to handling things on my own. The violin isn’t heavy.”

Theo was reminded then that during the three years they were together, he had never once carried her things. Yet, he had carried a backpack for a flirty junior, a designer handbag for a brief affair, and even delivered cakes and coffee to Kaelyn on set, always eager to lighten their burdens.

As he reflected on his past behavior toward Elyse, he recognized a troubling pattern. Despite her genuine affection, he had kept his distance, donning a mask of indifference.

he had believed no one could genuinely care for him without wanting something in return. This belief stemmed

for

convinced himself that Elyse was no different, that she was just another opportunist. So he guarded himself, waiting for her true colors to show, expecting to uncover a facade of greed and deceit. But that revelation never came. Instead, the news of her impending marriage to Jayden reached him, sending him

like everyone

unconditionally as Elyse had during those three years. Now, as he stood beside her, realizing her indifference to their past, he felt a

thoughts. “Let’s go back. It’s past midnight; our date is

midnight. He nodded, and they started

Theo attempted to break it. “Your violin performance earlier—it took me back. The very first time I saw you, you were

smile and nodded. “Yes, I remember that day well. The school had organized an event, and I had signed up despite feeling completely unprepared for the stage. I was so nervous

air. “I was captivated from the first note and found myself following the sound just to see