Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 251:

Elyse stood at the entrance of the banquet hall, her body trembling, and a look of isolation on her face. Curious

glances from the guests swept over Elyse as she stood alone at the entrance. The guests watched in silence as

Jayden left his wife to care for his ex-girlfriend. The scene was a stark contrast to the praise they had just

lavished on Jayden and Elyse for their seemingly perfect relationship. In an instant, public opinion flipped.

Despite his physical limitations, his charisma remained as captivating as ever, effortlessly entwining two women

in his web of charm. He was a consummate master of winning hearts, a true virtuoso of allure. “My heart goes

out to Elyse. It's devastating to see her husband's affections shift towards another woman,” one guest

whispered.

“I couldn’t help but notice the irony in her earlier fervent defense of Jayden,” another guest remarked. “Which

woman has truly captured his heart? His wife Elyse or his ex-girlfriend Corrie?” The guests’ whispers turned to

open murmurs, their speculative glances piercing through Elyse like daggers as they openly debated the

scandalous affair.

Tracy swiftly intervened, positioning herself as a protective barrier between Elyse and the intrusive gazes and

cruel whispers of the onlookers. She was appalled by their callous speculation about Elyse being merely a

placeholder in Jayden’s heart. With unwavering loyalty, Tracy stood firmly by Elyse’s side, offering a steady

stream of gentle reassurances and comforting words, shielding her from the harsh judgment of the crowd.

“Are you fine?” Theo quickly cover and put his suit jacket around Elyse’s shoulders, offering a comforting

gesture.

Elyse turned to face him, her eyes cold and angry. “Are you here to make fun of me?” she asked bitterly.

Theo shook his head. “No.” He couldn't quite put his finger on why he felt drawn to Elyse’s side, but the sight of

Jayden deserting her stirred up a painful memory from his own past - the day his own wedding failed. He

wondered if Elyse had felt as lost and heartbroken on their wedding day as she did at that moment. Had she

faced the smocking glances and cruel comments from others? Back then, when he walked away and left her

alone, she had no one by her side. He guessed she probably hated him to the core for what he did.

Theo's eyes were finally opened to the devastating consequences of his selfish abandonment, and the weight of

his guilt crushed him. His actions had thrown Elyse into deep despair. With eyes filled with remorse, he held

Elyse’s hand and said, “Does Jayden always treat you like this? Con, let's get out of here.”

Elyse pulled her hand away, her voice disbelieving. “Theo Ward, are you crazy?” His anger flared the second he

saw Elyse upset. “Jayden hurts you like this, and you still want to be with him?”

Elyse’s tone was laced with frustration as she firmly declared, “Jayden and | will work this out. | am his wife, and

I'm waiting for his explanation. And as for you, Mr. Ward, what's motivated this sudden desire to assist me?”

Tracy's eyes filled with a mix of concern and warning as she stepped in front of Elyse, forming a protective shield

between her and Theo. With a heavy heart, she addressed Theo in a firm yet gentle tone, “Theo, you've crossed

a boundary. Remember, you're no longer a part of Elyse’s life. It's tto respect her boundaries and let go. Your

involvement can only lead to more hurt.”

Theo's face fell, and he went silent, unable to respond to Tracy's words. Elyse looked down and followed Tracy

back into the hall. With the argument now over, the spectators began to disperse, each one drifting away into

the background.

Fists clenched, Theo pivoted with the intent to locate Elyse, but his quest was derailed by the unexpected sight

of Freda. Unwittingly locked in a tacit stare, he felt the weight of her gaze upon him, an expression imbued with

layers of meaning yet to be deciphered. He considered explaining to Freda but decided against it and remained

silent. Ignoring Freda’s hopeful gaze, he pursed his lips and walked away in silence.

Freda was surprised when he brushed her off. She stared at him in disbelief. She hoped to hear an explanation

from Theo that his concern for Elyse was out of kindness, not lingering feelings. However, he said nothing to her.

She couldn't kick those thoughts away, and she hoped that was what they were, just thoughts. Freda’s mind and

heart were caught in a tempestuous storm, her feelings buffeted by a whirlwind of questions and conjectures.

Suddenly, the memory of the Owen family’s invitation received just two days earlier cflooding back to her,

and with it, the recollection of how she had eagerly asked Theo to be her escort for the evening's festivities. She

recalled the sparkle of enthusiasm in his eyes as he eagerly accepted her invitation, his face illuminating with a

warm smile that hinted at his genuine delight. Was it because he was aware that the party was being thrown in

Elyse’s honor?

Freda’s lips pursed, her expression souring as a suspicion took root. Did Theo exploit her invitation as a pretext

to meet Elyse? As the suspicions swirled in her mind, her indignation ignited, fueling a determination to confront

Elyse.

Tracy led Elyse away from the banquet hall and into the garden. The fountain’s gentle undulations seemed to

harmonize with the melody, creating a mesmerizing spectacle that Elyse gazed at with a vacant expression, her

eyes reflecting profound sadness, her loneliness so tangible.

Tracy drew close, her voice barely audible as she whispered words of reassurance, “It’s possible there's been a

miscommunication, Elyse. Try not to let it consyou. Jayden will surely clarify everything when he gets back.”

Elyse closed her eyes and shook her head. “Jayden doesn’t explain things to me. He never has, and | don’t

expect him to start now.”

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