Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 4 Who Were You Married To

As Elyse descended the stairs to the villa's entrance, Driscoll approached her with concern. "It's quite late. Where are you off to? Shall I arrange a car for you?"

"No, thanks. I'll be back soon."

Driscoll watched her depart before heading to the study.

Elyse, having agreed to meet Theo, called a taxi and was soon en route.

Fifteen minutes later, she entered a coffee shop and instantly noticed Theo, who was in high spirits, busy texting on his phone. A flicker of sarcasm crossed her eyes as she approached and sat across from him.

Theo looked up, his expression souring. "Why are you so late? Do you have any idea how long I've been waiting?"

Staring back at him, Elyse felt a chill. They had been together for a long time, yet he was always domineering toward her, a stark contrast to his demeanor with Kaelyn.

She had once loved him, believing she could endure anything. Only today had she realized how foolish that was.

If she didn't love herself, how could she expect anyone else to love her?

"If you don't want to wait, you can leave," Elyse retorted icily.

taken aback by her response, grew visibly more upset. "You're

aren't you? 1 get why

reasonable? I left because Kaelyn was in dire straits-she was depressed

You don't need to explain

she was indifferent. They had been together for three years, and everyone knew

indifference was merely a result of anger. But he was confident he could easily resolve this. Just a few sweet words and she'd come back

everything, didn't I? I'll visit your parents soon, and we can start planning

"No need for that."

"What?"

be a wedding." Elyse's face was devoid of emotion.

at the wedding, but I came back for you. Can't you

for another woman?" Elyse slammed her hand on

me names, even though you were the one who left me at the altar-

"What others say is their issue. Isn't

yet you never forgot your ex,"" Elyse countered,

forever, but it seems three years was our limit. We're done, Theo. It's clear we're not suited for each

speaking, she retrieved a ring from her bag and set it down on the table-the same

had used to propose.