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.

marriage merely a

discussing interests and resources

his life with? Shouldn't his wife

time, Theo pondered deeply about something other than

deemed useless and

let the waiter lead the way while Freda followed,

to Freda. Resting her chin on her hands, Freda smiled and declined, "Isn't this the perfect time for you to

accepting the menu.

any foods you particularly

some,

approvingly. "Well chosen. I

red wine, and then handed the menu back to the waiter. Freda looked at him and inquired, "Aren't you going to

about food. There's nothing special for you to remember." Freda played with her short hair and asked, "If

was taken aback by Freda's mention of Elyse. He replied, "She's just a friend. Don't

"But if she's just a friend, why were your eyes and attention

right through him and questioned, "Theo,

Is it so hard

for business reasons. It's normal

someone else; after all, everyone has

deeply. He knew Freda was sharp and perceptive, but he hadn't

is my ex-girlfriend, but our

reluctance, Freda retorted sharply, "If you didn't deeply love her, why

devastated when she left?"