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.

grew visibly more upset. "You're holding

the wedding, aren't you? 1 get why you're upset, but you can't be

was in dire straits-she was depressed and

can go to anyone you want. You don't need to explain anything to me-I don't care anymore." Elyse found humor

been together for three years, and everyone knew

of indifference was merely a result of anger. But he was confident he could easily resolve this. Just a

not a big deal. I came back to you after handling everything, didn't I? I'll visit your parents soon, and we can start planning the wedding again,"

"No need for that."

"What?"

be a wedding." Elyse's face

upset? I left at the wedding, but I came back for you. Can't you forgive me?" Theo

another woman?" Elyse slammed her hand on the table. "Do

has been calling me names, even though you were the one who left me at the altar- just for another

Lloyd!" Theo shouted her name furiously. "What others say is their issue. Isn't our three

never forgot your ex,"" Elyse countered, her

seems three years was

a ring from her bag and set it down on

had used to propose.