Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 204 Not Be A Slave To Love

Theo realized, after much reflection, that his feelings for Elyse were deeper than he had initially thought.

Yet, he couldn't understand why.

What was it about Elyse, a woman from an ordinary family with ordinary abilities, that captivated him so deeply?

When had he fallen for her?

He once asked Mabel what being in love felt like. According to her, it seemed he didn't truly love

Elyse.

But if he didn't love Elyse, why did he feel so devastated each quiet night at the mere thought of her marrying Jayden?

Theo found himself unable to decipher his own emotions.

He was preoccupied with making money, yet confused about his feelings.

Regarding his potential marriage to Freda, his initial thoughts mirrored Zandra's: it was a lucrative

arrangement.

However, he soon questioned his perspective.

merely

he really be discussing interests and resources

his life with? Shouldn't his wife be the

deeply about something other than finances-love, which

useless and

arriving at the restaurant, Theo let the waiter lead the way while Freda followed, admiring the establishment's stylish

taking the menu himself, Theo gestured for the waiter to hand it directly to Freda. Resting her chin on her hands, Freda smiled and declined, "Isn't this the perfect time for you to learn my preferences? Why not take this

before accepting the menu. He flipped

any foods

some, Theo selected several

"Well chosen. I really like

smiled, ordered some desserts and red wine, and then handed the menu back to the waiter. Freda looked at him and inquired,

remember." Freda played with her short hair and

taken aback by Freda's mention of Elyse. He replied,

friend, why were your

through him and questioned, "Theo,

it so

we are marrying for

else; after all, everyone

was sharp and perceptive, but he hadn't

is my ex-girlfriend, but our relationship wasn't as serious as

sharply, "If you didn't deeply love her, why did you look

devastated when she left?"