Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 301 A Paparazzo

Seeing the repulsion in Elyse's gaze, Theo eased his hold, a hint of self-deprecation glinting in his eyes.

Taken aback by Theo's demeanor, Elyse found herself at a loss for words. "What's going on with you? I haven't done anything to warrant this. Can you stop acting like I've hurt you?" Theo nodded. "Fine." His words were acpanied by a cautious scrutiny of her expression, fearing her reaction.

Elyse wanted nothing more than to avoid Theo altogether. She turned away, preparing to leave, when she heard a distinct click.

Alert, Elyse turned back to see a figure clad in black, wielding a camera and snapping pictures frantically.

"Stop!" She dashed after him in

Realizing he had been caught, the paparazzo swiftly stashed his camera and made a quick escape.

Her legs trembling, Elyse eventually stumbled and fell, clutching her knees in agony as sweat beaded on her forehead.

Rushing to her side, Theo noticed her bruised knees and said worriedly, "Let me take you to the hospital."

"Stay away from me!" Elyse glared at Theo, her eyes brimming with disgust and resentment. "Did you see what that man was doing? He was secretly snapping pictures of us. There's bound to be some negative press about me later. It's only going to make things harder for me!" After speaking, she struggled to get up and limped towards the elevator.

There was an infirmary upstairs where she could treat her injured knees.

Knowing he had contributed to her injury, Theo silently trailed behind her, silently vowing to protect her.

Unaware of Theo's presence, she continued on, her steps faltering as the pain intensified, tears streaming down her cheeks.

As Darren emerged from the elevator, he spotted her wiping away tears, clearly in distress.

Rushing to her side, he asked with concern, "What happened to your knees?"

Elyse explained, "There was a paparazzo earlier. I tried to chase him down but couldn't catch him.

I ended up hurting myself in the process."

Darren was taken aback. "Paparazzi? Inside the building?"

He took out his phone, intending to ask the security to investigate the paparazzo who had infiltrated inside the building. However, he noticed Theo standing behind them the whole time. Confused, he looked at Theo and asked, "Who's this?"

Without turning back, Elyse knew who Darren was referring to. "Ignore him. I need to go to the infirmary:

Darren nodded and escorted her there, with Theo following closely behind.

Despite Elyse's repeated requests for Theo to leave, he insisted on staying with them.

Darren began to suspect that Theo might have feelings for Elyse. But wasn't she married?

Arriving at the infirmary, they found it empty. Elyse sat down, waiting for the doctor to attend to her knees.

Suddenly, a message arrived.

The message mentioned that additional paparazzi were attempting to sneak inside the building upon hearing news of Elyse and Theo behaving intimately.

Elyse could only manage a bitter smile, already anticipating the potential backlash from online mentators.

Seeing her distress, Theo offered reassurance. "Don't worry. I won't let them tarnish your reputation. You'll be okay."

However, Elyse remained skeptical of Theo's words. She turned away, unwilling to look at him. Just then, the doctor arrived, coinciding with the arrival of the hacker, Troy Happer, sent by Jayden.

Glancing at Elyse, Troy said, "Mr. Owen sent me to restore the monitoring footage. Can you show me the way?"

Darren patted Elyse on the shoulder and said, "Stay here and rest. Il take him to the monitoring room."

Elyse nodded silently as she watched Darren and Troy leave.

After preparing the disinfectant items, the doctor approached her and carefully examined her injuries.

"The injuries are a bit severe. It's best to seek further treatment at the hospital," he advised. Without hesitation, Theo said, "I'll take you to the hospital. Your injuries are serious; simple disinfection won't suffice."

Elyse replied firmly, "I don't want you to take me to the hospital! Just leave now. I don't want to

see

Theo felt hurt by her rejection.

Struggling to speak, Theo's voice was heavy with sadness. "I just want to protect you. Can you accept my help?"

Elyse locked eyes with him, her words deliberate. "Who are you to protect me? I'm married. I have my husband! It's over between us. Can't you I woR#m.

Theo shook his head, still unable to believe that Elyse, who once loved him deeply, was now rejecting him so definitively.

Elyse had reiterated it countless times. She sighed, expressing her helplessness. "Theo, please don't be so persistent. After you left me at the altar, it's clear we can never be together." Theo's eyes welled up. Suppressing the bitterness within him, he declared stubbornly and forcefully, "We can be together again. I'll make you fall in love with me once

She wanted to respond, but in the end, she remained silent.

The atmosphere in the infirmary grew tense, leaving the doctor, who was unaware of the situation, feeling uneasy standing between Elyse and Theo.

Wasn't it something they should have discussed privately? How could they air such personal

matters in front of him? Weren't they embarrassed?

At that moment, the doctor found himself unsure whether to leave or stay.