Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1852:

“And yet,” Elyse said softly, her voice laced with something almost wistful, “I feel like I’ve always been with you, in a way.”

Theo’s laugh was hollow, almost cynical. “What’s that supposed to mean? Are you saying you’d leave Jayden for me? I could accept this child, you know.”

Elyse didn’t flinch. Instead, she offered a small, knowing smile. “Theo, I believe we met for a reason. The parts of me you shaped will always be there, just as the parts of you I changed will never fade.”

Her voice softened. “I won’t lie—I hated you at times. Intensely. But I could never truly hurt you. I loved you, after all.”

Her words struck something deep within him, and he swallowed, his throat tight.

“You weren’t always faithful,” she continued, reflective now, “but you were never cruel. When I needed help, when my pride was at stake, you stepped in without hesitation. In your own way, you were a good partner. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have wanted to marry you in the first place.”

‘good partner’?” He shook his head. “You’re too kind. I was selfish, Elyse. Possessive. I resented how brightly you shone. I even had… dark thoughts. Fantasies of keeping you to myself, even if it meant breaking your

humorless smirk tugged at his lips. “A creepy, shadowy creature like

I knew all of that. I was with you

his face. “You knew… and you still wanted to

Elyse met his gaze without wavering. “Even knowing everything, I still

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the old me who wanted to marry you. I’ve grown since then, discovered my true calling, and I no longer see

hesitant and shy, drawn to men who were decisive,

she had transformed, cultivating a resilient heart and newfound self-assurance. That kind of man now felt more confining than protective

that kind of man, which explained their past breakup. While Jayden quickly recognized

when neither of us was our best, we could have married. But now, as we’ve reached our best

up at Elyse, his voice tinged with