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.”

selfish, Elyse. Possessive. I resented how brightly

shadowy creature like me? And you

in the memories. “Of course, I knew all of that. I was

snapped up, disbelief flickering across his face. “You knew… and you still wanted to

wavering. “Even knowing everything, I still wanted to

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


old Elyse had been hesitant and shy, drawn to

newfound self-assurance. That kind of

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

of us was our best, we could have married. But now, as we’ve

at Elyse, his voice tinged with pain.

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