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

be discussing interests and resources with the

would spend his life with? Shouldn't his wife be the love of his

first time, Theo pondered deeply about something other than

useless and

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

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

Freda for a moment before accepting the

any foods you particularly

Freda listed some, Theo selected

nodded approvingly. "Well chosen. I

ordered some desserts and red wine, and then handed the menu back to the waiter. Freda looked at him and inquired, "Aren't you going to share your preferences

nothing special for you to remember." Freda played with her short hair and asked, "If you don't want to engage much with me, should I bring up the girl we just

aback by Freda's mention of Elyse. He replied, "She's just a

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

see right through him and questioned, "Theo,

Is it so hard to

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

for someone else; after all,

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

think you're misunderstanding. Yes, she is my ex-girlfriend, but our

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

devastated when she left?"