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.

return. This belief stemmed from his experiences in an environment rife with ulterior

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he guarded himself, waiting for her true colors to show, expecting to uncover a facade of greed and deceit.

did he react so strongly? Was it because Elyse had proven to be just like everyone else, insincere and untrustworthy? He had believed it

and unconditionally as Elyse had during those three

voice broke through his thoughts. “Let’s go back. It’s

watch; it was indeed past midnight. He nodded, and they started walking back

Theo attempted to break it. “Your violin performance earlier—it took me

the memory, offered a soft 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 about not being good enough that

captivated from the first note