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 a

discussing interests and resources with

with? Shouldn't his wife

deeply about something other than

useless and

arriving at the restaurant, Theo let the waiter lead the

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

before accepting the menu.

any foods you particularly

some, Theo selected

chosen. I really like

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

nothing special for you to remember." Freda played with her short hair and asked, "If you don't want to engage

Elyse. He replied, "She's just a friend. Don't read too much

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

see right through him and

so hard to admit

understand we are marrying for business reasons. It's normal for

someone else; after all, everyone

sighed deeply. He knew Freda was sharp and perceptive, but he hadn't expected such an

ex-girlfriend, but our relationship wasn't as

you didn't

devastated when she left?"