Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Playing Hard To Get

After parting ways with Elyse, Theo decided to drown his sorrows at the local bar. With each sip, he felt the weight of the evening slipping away until he stumbled out, more than a little tipsy. As Theo attempted to navigate the road home, his vision blurred and his reflexes slowed by the alcohol. Before he knew it, he veered into the guardrail and the car lurched, triggering the airbag to inflate with a loud pop, knocking him out cold.

Thankfully, a good samaritan driving by noticed the wreck and immediately called for an ambulance which rushed Theo to the hospital.

Zandra, upon receiving the distressing news of her son's accident, abandoned her overtime duties at the office and rushed to the hospital.

When she arrived, her heart clenched at the sight of him pale and unconscious on the hospital bed. With trembling hands and tear-filled eyes, she checked him over, fearing the worst.

The doctor strode into the ward with a calm yet reassuring demeanor. "Please try to stay calm," he began, his voice steady. "Your son is going to be just fine. He's still feeling the effects of the alcohol, but the car accident wasn't as serious as it may have seemed. We've thoroughly examined him, and I'm happy to report that he has no internal injuries. Just a few scrapes and bruises on the outside."

Upon hearing the doctor's reassuring words, Zandra couldn't help but let out a long, relieved sigh. She reached up to smooth down the strands of hair that had fallen across her forehead in her worry, and with a deep breath, she straightened her posture, returning to her usual image of strength and resilience.

"Thank you, doctor."

After the doctor finished explaining the precautions and left the ward, Zandra took a seat beside

the bed, her gaze fixed on her son. A feeling of annoyance crept over her as she looked at him

lying there. She turned her head away and closed her eyes, trying to push aside her

frustration.

A few hours later, Theo stirred awake, blinking at the unfamiliar sight of the white hospital ceiling. Realizing he wasn't in his own room, he sat up, wincing as the movement tugged at his wounds.

His sharp gasp roused Zandra from her sleep.

Zandra stirred from her sleep, her eyelids heavy with drowsiness. As she blinked away the

remnants of slumber, she noticed Theo was awake and swiftly reached for the call button to call the doctor.

Shortly after, the doctor and nurse arrived, conducting a thorough check-up on Theo before reassuring them both and departing.

'As Theo rubbed his throbbing head, Zandra's expression turned frosty "What? Have you forgotten how you ended up in the hospital?" she asked sharply.

Theo's memory was hazy. The strong liquor from the night before had blurred his recollection soon after leaving the bar.

.. [don't remember," Theo admitted, confusion clouding his features. "Mom, why am I here?"

Zandra's disappointment simmered into anger as she pinched his ear, her voice laced with

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frustration. "You drove drunk, Theo! Do you even realize the danger you put yourself in? Are you

so reckless that you're willing to risk your life?"

Theo's bewilderment only deepened. "I drove drunk?"

"I don't care if you want to die or not. You must give me a grandchild before you die!" Zandra's anger blazed. She hugged herself tightly, barely holding onto her composure.Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

Theo winced as he covered his aching ear, his usual talkative demeanor replaced by silence. Taking a seat, Zandra's voice was tinged with disappointment and concern. "What happened to you? Why did you go drinking like that? Didn't I tell you to take care of yourself?"

Sulking, Theo mumbled, "I was just in a bad mood. It's nothing."

Pressing for answers, Zandra persisted, "Why were you in a bad

mood?"

Theo hesitated, struggling to articulate his emotions. "Mom, Elyse told me I'm not as good as Jayden Owen."

Zandra's confusion deepened. "What do you mean?"

"In her eyes, I'm inferior to someone with a disability!" Theo spat angrily, meeting Zandra's surprised gaze.

Shocked, Zandra asked, "But you broke up with Elyse ages ago. Why are you still in contact with her?" It hadn't occurred to her that Elyse might be the root cause of her son's distress, let alone his dangerous behavior.

Planning your weekend reading? Ensure you're on 000005s.org for uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just a click away, exclusively available on our site. Happy reading! Theo fell silent once more, unable to bring himself to admit to his mother that he still missed

Elyse. Consumed by thoughts of Elyse, he had resolved to reach out to her himself. Suppressing her anger, Zandra spoke with controlled frustration. "From the time you were a child, I've invested in giving you an elite education. I've always taught you that if you reach the top, you can have your pick of any woman. Yet here you are, fixated on Elyse, a woman you walked away from in the first place."

To Zandra, education and success were paramount. Relationships held no value if they didn't bring tangible benefits.

She couldn't understand why Theo couldn't move on from someone she deemed insignificant. Suddenly, Zandra's own question hit her, and she narrowed her eyes. "Do you love Elyse?" Theo's brow furrowed. "Mom, what are you saying?"

"I can see it, Theo. You're still hung up on Elyse. Even though she's married now," Zandra said sternly, staring at her son.

Theo's expression turned incredulous. "How could you even think that?

Zandra searched his face for any sign of a lie but found none.

Then, Zandra let out a sigh of relief. "I think you're not over her because she praises someone eise

while belittling you. It must be intentional. Women like her often play hard to get."

Theo echoed her words softly, "Playing hard to get... She must be doing it intentionally"