Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 205 Bidding War

Freda noticed Theo's quiet contemplation and skillfully steered the conversation towards lighter territory, asking, "Any fun plans after dinner?"

After a brief pause, Theo's face lit up with a suggestion. "Actually, << there's an auction

happening nearby. If you're interested, I'd love to take you there."

"An auction? Trying to show off your wealth on our first meeting?" she asked with a playful glint in

her eye.

Freda's stunning looks and flirtatious glance exuded a charming and alluring presence.

Theo chuckled, "Your humor is delightful."

"I've always been surrounded by friends, ever since I was a kid. People just seem to enjoy my company."

Her words amused Theo once more, her charm and confidence bringing a smile to his face. Freda's eyes narrowed slightly as she gazed at Theo's smiling face, his charm and warmth radiating from him like a gentle glow.

Theo had taken a liking to her, and after a pleasant dinner, he invited her to the auction.

The auction was a relatively low-key affair, with the starting bids for the items on offer hovering around the modest sum of one million.

Freda's eyes scanned the catalog until she spotted a jewelry necklace, her expression

transforming from indifference to interest. "This sapphire's nice, but the design's off. This ruby's design, though, is stunning, but red... Doesn't suit me, I must say."

As Theo browsed through the catalog, his eyes landed on the same ruby necklace that had caught

Freda's attention.

outshines the sapphire,"

brushed off Theo's

began, and soon the sapphire necklace Freda had admired was

I said, it's a lovely piece, but the design really detracts

as she gazed at the gemstone, her chin

encouraged her, "If you like

gentleman, shouldn't

the corners as he smiled. "Bidding on it would be like sealing our love with a promise, wouldn't

you just want to be with

seem rash and impulsive, don't you think? Let's take the time to get to know each other better, and see

nestled in the palm of her hand,

side.

uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter

understand Theo's

at all. It seemed like a

the sapphire necklace was auctioned off in quick

towards red, so the ruby held no

see if someone else would claim the next item, her eyes

Theo jumped into

surprise. "You're bidding on

is lovely, don't you agree? Its design reminds me of a sunflower," Theo whispered, his eyes locked on the

like

it. Freda observed in silence, her eyes fixed on

genuinely enamored with the necklace, or was he simply enjoying

she watched him bid, her mind wandered to the Ward family's recent calendar, devoid of special occasions. if Theo was to win

or someone else's. Could he be planning to give the necklace

abruptly shattered when a nearby bidder suddenly outbid