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

really be discussing interests

his wife be the love of his

about something other than

deemed useless

the restaurant, Theo let the waiter lead

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

observed Freda for a moment before accepting the

any foods

listed some,

"Well chosen. I really like what

back to the waiter. Freda

you to remember." Freda played with her short hair and asked, "If you

was taken aback by Freda's mention of 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

Is it so hard to admit you like

for business reasons. It's

for someone else; after

He knew Freda was sharp and perceptive, but he hadn't expected such

you're misunderstanding. Yes, she is my ex-girlfriend, but our relationship wasn't as serious as you

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

devastated when she left?"