Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 153 Villainy

Elyse noticed a marked change in Mabel's demeanor. It seemed she'd truly learned a lesson from Theo's actions.

Coldly staring at Theo, Elyse questioned, "Mr. Ward, why are you tormenting my sister like this? She's done nothing to you. Why bully< her?"

Draped in a hospital gown, Theo still maintained an air of handsomeness and grace. "She volunteered," he stated. "Claimed she'd do anything to be with me."

Elyse's dissatisfaction was palpable. "So you plan to kill her and take her heart?"

Theo dismissed her accusation with a wave of his hand. "You've got it all wrong again. She's the

one who professed her affection for me. I merely sought proof of her feelings. She insisted her

heart held all the answers and that I occupied it alone."

With an innocent fagade, Theo nudged Mabel's back. "And what did you tell me?"

Mabel, flanked by bodyguards, trembled with fear, her resolve crumbling beneath her. Tears

streamed down her face as she remained silent.

"Speak up," Theo demanded impatiently.

Reluctantly, Mabel confessed, "I said you could have someone open my heart. If you saw it, you'd understand my love for you."

never anticipated Theo would take

sinister intentions, she had intended

consequences, she would have chosen

the heart removal surgery that afternoon, Mabel

Elyse, Mabel's tears flowed uncontrollably. "Elyse, please help me. I don't want to die." Elyse couldn't help but feel a mix of frustration and pity towards

lazily raised his eyes,

nonchalant expression.

a deep breath, Elyse addressed Theo, "Mr. Ward, my sister has been indulged since childhood. She speaks

sternness in her tone, Elyse commanded, "Mabel, apologize

struggled to form a coherent sentence

after several

enjoyment. The next

to bring Elyse here; he

without a fight.

"Which part of her words

Her declaration of love for me,

her jaw, stating firmly, "Her comment about having her heart dissected as proof of love was a

me today? Was it to

Elyse retorted, "Impossible! Mabel

the cunning to steal secrets; she'd easily divulge her

countered, "You may not believe it, but I do. In my weakened state, she could easily harm

bodyguards, Elyse noted their strength and size.

snapped, "Find a legitimate reason to detain her. Stop manufacturing trouble. Release