Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1686:

Tracy let out a bitter laugh. “Do I really need to remind you? We had a wedding, but we were never truly husband and wife.”

Shaun’s tone sharpened. “I wanted to marry you! I did! So why did you—”

“Because I couldn’t commit to a man who, just moments before our wedding, was more concerned with another woman than with his own bride.”

Tracy gave a bitter chuckle. “Eventually, I understood. You never really loved me. That’s why letting go—even on our wedding day—was so easy for you.”

A flicker of panic crossed Shaun’s face. He shook his head, his voice filled with urgency. “No, that’s not true! It wasn’t like that! I had just taken over the family business—I needed the Ruiz family’s backing. My hesitation wasn’t about you. I was securing my place in the company!”

remained silent for a moment before a hollow laugh escaped her. “You just proved my point. Love was never your priority. And so, I was the one left behind, dealing

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faded, her gaze turning cold. “And now that you have it all—power, wealth—why aren’t you satisfied? Why are you here, looking

He pressed

much you gain, there’s always something missing. And that void, Shaun, isn’t

lips quivered, his grief

parents’ approval. Because the only time you ever felt their love was in those rare moments of success.” She met his stunned gaze. “Even now, looking back, can you honestly call that love? They cherished your achievements, not you. When you succeeded, they praised you. When you stumbled, they tore you down. You spent your life chasing

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had never imagined she could see through the mask he had worn for so

you knew who

face remained unreadable, her voice steady. “I loved you. Even after seeing you for who you really were, I still loved you. It hurt—watching you chase approval that never truly came, pushing yourself to exhaustion for achievements that felt hollow. I saw you sacrifice yourself, and it