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.”

a quiet chuckle—self-deprecating, almost disbelieving. “A ‘good partner’?” He shook his head. “You’re too kind. I was selfish, Elyse. Possessive. I resented how

tugged at his lips. “A creepy, shadowy creature like me? And you thought I

the memories. “Of course, I knew all of

his face.

his gaze without wavering. “Even

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old me who wanted to marry you. I’ve grown since then, discovered my

in her. The old Elyse had been hesitant and shy, drawn

newfound self-assurance. That kind of man now felt more confining

While Jayden quickly recognized and addressed his flaws, Theo had struggled longer with his

when neither of us was our best, we could have married. But now, as we’ve reached our best selves, we’re no longer a

his voice tinged with