Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband

Chapter 1499:

Elyse’s brow furrowed, her voice laced with bewilderment. “What’s gotten into you? You’re not sticking to the plan. Weren’t you just using me as a front? Didn’t I tell you to hurry up and persuade our families to drop the idea of an arranged marriage? So why are you dragging your feet?”

Victor rubbed his chin thoughtfully, his words steady and deliberate. “Well, after mulling it over at home, I realized there’s no downside to marrying you. Actually, there’s plenty of upside. And honestly? I don’t hate being with you. Quite the opposite—I think you’re great, and if we tied the knot, it wouldn’t be a bad thing.”

Elyse’s response came quick and sharp. “No, it would be a disaster. Jayden and I are working things out. We’re finally on the same page again, better than ever, really. There’s a real chance we’ll remarry.” She paused, as if weighing her words, then added with conviction, “I can’t keep this engagement going. Jayden and I are rebuilding something solid, and I’m not about to jeopardize that for anything else.”noveldrama

Victor folded his arms, his expression serious. “Marriage is supposed to be forever, Elyse. Are you sure doubling back to your ex is the right move? If he was the perfect fit, you wouldn’t have split up in the first place. Divorce doesn’t just happen out of thin air—it’s about deep-seated incompatibility.”

Elyse didn’t bristle at his reasoning. Instead, she nodded thoughtfully. “You’re not wrong. Jayden and I rushed into things the first time, and that led to a lot of unresolved issues. It’s what caused the divorce. But even afterward, we stayed connected. That connection forced us to look at ourselves and each other with fresh eyes. Through all of that, we found a way to grow closer again.”

Victor leaned in, undeterred. “But what if history repeats itself? What if you remarry him and it falls apart again? Then you’ll be looking at a third marriage down the line.”

Elyse met his gaze with calm resolve. “If Jayden and I divorce again, I won’t marry anyone else. That’ll be it for me.”

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Victor chuckled softly, “That’s a bit dramatic, don’t you think? You’re putting all your eggs in one basket. Maybe the issue is you’ve had too few relationships. You’re laser-focused on Jayden, but what if someone better suited is out there? You’ll never know unless you open yourself up to the possibility.”

Elyse didn’t reply right away. Instead, she let a small, knowing smile play on her lips. “Victor, the truth is, I don’t feel anything romantic for you. There’s no spark, no chemistry. And if that’s missing, how could I ever see you as anything more than a friend?”

Victor fell silent for a moment before letting out a soft sigh. “You’re sharp as a tack, Elyse. You know exactly what you want, leaving me no wiggle room.”

Elyse’s lips curved into a wry smile. “I can’t read other people’s minds, so I focus on understanding my own. Maybe that sounds heartless to you, but honestly, it’s one of the things I love most about myself.”

Victor lifted a hand and ruffled her hair gently, a faint shake of his head accompanying the gesture. “No. I admire you for that. Being sharp and self-aware isn’t something I find annoying at all.”

Elyse blinked, startled by his sudden touch, unsure how to react. Dropping his hand, he let out a dramatic sigh. “Alas. If I’m being honest, I’d rather marry you than keep going on these endless, awkward blind dates.”

Elyse couldn’t help but laugh. “You can’t be serious. Marrying me just to dodge blind dates? That’s no way to treat yourself.”

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