Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 141 Richie's tic Display Richie gasped, his features contorted in agony as Theo failed to restrain his strength. Witnessing Theo's aggressive stance, Elyse erupted in anger. "Are you out of your mind?" she snapped, her tone laced with frustration.

Theo's lips curled into a sneer. "Chere, Elyse," he demanded, extending his hand towards her. Refusing to comply, Elyse recoiled as Theo made a grab for her. Theo was consumed by a turbulent mix of anger and bitterness, his emotions swirling uncontrollably.

Elyse seemed to be the catalyst for his distress, and he knew he needed to understand what was happening within himself before the agony beca constant companion. "Mr. Ward, where do you think you're taking my wife?" Jayden's voice cut through the tension as he arrived on the scene. His expression remained icy as he approached Elyse, firmly grasping her hand despite her resistance.

At the sight of Jayden, Richie's demeanor shifted, his eyes lighting up with a sudden fervor. He pointed to the spot where he had been struck and lamented, "Mr. Owen, lettell you something. This man here attempted to strike your wife just now. Thankfully, I intervened in the nick of time, protecting her with my keen eyes and quick reflexes.

After a momentary pause, Richie continued, his voice laced with indignation, "Both Mrs. Owen and Ihave endured enough. I implore you to uphold justice for us!" With theatrical flair, Richie placed a hand over the purportedly injured area, his expression a concoction of grief and outrage, his chest heaving as if on the verge of fainting Beside him, Elyse remained silent, incredulous at Richie's tic display. After all, he had only received a slap; it hardly seemed severe enough to warrant such theatrics. No stranger to performance, it seemed Richie's skills from the entertainment industry extended beyond the screen.

"Mr. Ward, not content with attempting to whisk away my wife, are you now resorting to physical altercations? Jayden's voice remained composed as he addressed Richie. "Did your parents neglect to teach you basic manners? Or shall I have the pleasure of lecturing you?" Theo's jaw clenched as he retorted through gritted teeth, "She belongs to me!" "She was almost yours," Jayden interjected, his tone ruthless. "You let her slip away once, but now you seek to claim her forcefully. Do you regret your decision?" Taken aback, Theo's facade faltered, a forced smile tugging at his lips as he countered, "Regret? What would I have to regret?" "You begin to feel remorse, Jayden paused briefly, a bitter edge lining his smile, "for leaving her at the altar to chase after another woman and letting go of your true love willingly." Elyse couldn't remain silent, interjecting defiantly, "No, he won't feel remorse!" Every memory she held of Theo was tarnished by his disrespect and disregard for her.

For three long years, Theo had treated her with indifference, his actions serving as stark evidence of his lack of love for her.

Despite the grievances and heartache, Elyse's love for him endured, her feelings strong enough to overlook his shortcomings.

However, she refused to entertain the notion that Theo harbored any genuine affection for her or Planning your weekend reading? Ensure you're on 05sfor uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just a click away, exclusively available on our site. Happy reading! regretted his past actions.

Gazing sadly at Theo, Elyse voiced her inner turmoil. "He's always loved Kaelyn Bennett. I'm just a means for him to pass the time." Theo attempted to speak, but no words escaped his lips, his silence speaking volurnes.

Observing the unfolding , Richie couldn't help but craft a romantic saga in his mind, involving the intertwined lives of four individuals based on their revelations.

"So, this guy's a jerk, huh? He was pining for another woman while he was with her, huh?" Then, a sudden realization struck him. Wait a minute! Kaelyn Bennett?" Richie was acquainted with Kaelyn and had heard rumors of her unrequited love for a man she couldn't be with. Putting the pieces together, he deduced that the object of her affection was none other than Theo himself! Theo's eyes sparkled with curiosity as he wished he could join the conversation and hear the gossip firsthand.

However, Jayden had no intention of engaging in a verbal sparring match with Theo. Instead, he fixed him with a meaningful gaze and delivered a pointed message. "How many times must you harass my wife? Regardless of your past, she is mine now. If you can't comprehend that, you'll find yourself in trouble." Tuming his attention to Elyse, Theo sought confirmation from her, but she simply closed her eyes and Planning your weekend reading? Ensure you're on 5sfor uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just a click away, exclusively available on our site. Happy reading! turned her head away.

Undeterred, Theo directed his words back to Jayden. "She doesn't love you. She loveddeeply before she married you. Aren't you forcing her to remain with you?" Jayden's brow furrowed, but he remained silent, Theo's words struck a raw nerve deep within Jayden's heart, exposing the tenderest sore spot he harbored.

Jayden had long grappled with the notion that Elyse's love for him was insufficient, stemming from them circumstances of their initial encounter. He had never sought to coerce her into loving him but instead allowed their relationship to unfold naturally, giving her the space and tshe needed.

However, Elyse's heartfelt declaration shattered Jayden's doubts. Her words rang with conviction as she held tightly to his hand, asserting, "He didn't coerce me. I choose to be with him and be his wife!" In that moment, Elyse's unwavering support and affirmation filled Jayden with a sense of gratitude and respect. She continued, her voice steady and resolute, "Jayden can protectand honorin ways you never could. He's unlike you-he's genuine and true to himself!" Despite her strong stance, Elyse couldn't shake the overwhelming sadness that washed over her. Deep down, she acknowledged that Jayden's love for her might not match her own, but she was willing to accept his respect and cherish their bond for what it was.

For Elyse, love wasn't about possessing someone but about mutual respect and understanding. She vowed not to hold Jayden back if he found love elsewhere, knowing that true happiness lay in letting him follow his heart.