Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1830:

Clive hesitated, his gaze dropping to the floor as if the truth were hiding somewhere in the grain of the polished wood. “Did you figure out it was me? How did you know?”

Elyse smiled. “It wasn’t easy to guess,” she admitted. “But your perfume… its main ingredient is the Evernight Rose. My gardener happens to be quite knowledgeable about rare botanicals.”

Clive’s bitter smile twisted his lips. “So, do you hate me now?”

“I should be the one apologizing,” Elyse replied softly. “I can only refuse your feelings, Clive. I never wanted to hurt you.”

A heavy silence stretched between them before he spoke again, his voice rough with the strain of acceptance. “No, I should be thanking you. I’ve been living in a delusion—pretending you weren’t taken, pretending I still had a chance.”

He swallowed, the truth tasting sour. “Now, you’ve given me a reason to finally face reality.”

Elyse confessed, her eyes glimmering. “I couldn’t decide whether to confront you or pretend I knew nothing. But I realized that ignoring your feelings would be cruel. You

Clive held her gaze. “Having the truth laid bare hurt. But I

a laugh, trying to lighten the crushing tension. “Better to rip the bandage

flicker of resolution tightening his jaw.

her shoulders sagging with relief. “While your feelings for me aren’t too deep, you

Clive replied. “Go ahead. I just need some time alone to clear my

left, her steps echoing down the

shaky breath. “I was lying,” he admitted to the emptiness around him. “I’ve liked you for so long… Moving on isn’t that simple.” His lips quirked into a sad, self-mocking smile as he murmured to himself, “What a fool I

emotional battle, but now that

found Jayden standing by the balcony, scanning the cityscape as if it held all the

enthusiasm. “Since you’re asking so sincerely,

be all high