Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband

Chapter 1785:

He nodded, his voice steady but soft. “I know I messed up big time. I hurt you, and I own every rotten thing I did. But the truth is, I care about you—more than anything—and I would love for us to try again.”

She gazed at him, her face calm and unreadable. “My heart’s a tangled mess right now. I don’t have any clear answers for you.”

He reached for her hand, shaking his head with quiet desperation. “Don’t brush me off like that. I’m begging you for a chance. I would grovel if I had to—I can’t picture my life without you. No one else could ever take your place.”

A faint, rare smile flickered across her lips. “Oh, come on, don’t kid yourself,” she teased gently. “You’ll fall for someone else someday—just not right this second.”

Shaun frowned, pushing back. “Why would you even want me to move on to someone new?”

Her voice softened. “Because that is how you’ll find real peace. We’ve both got scars from what we went through together. Even if we patched things up, I don’t think we would have the energy left to love each other properly.”

Shaun shook his head again, a tender stubbornness in his eyes. “We could figure it out, you know—take it slow, rebuild what we had, heal side by side.”

Tracy’s smile turned warm, almost wistful. “Shaun, I did love you once, and that is exactly why I want you to be happy. In my mind, you’ll always be that bright…”

“In my mind, you’ll always be that bright, carefree guy from our school days. I just hope you find your own way to something joyful.”

Shaun’s voice grew firm, almost pleading. “You’re my joy. I don’t want anyone else; it’s you or nothing.”

Tracy sighed, her eyes a blend of sadness and gentle frustration. “Why are you so stuck on me? We don’t click like we used to. We’re both wiped out from this emotional rollercoaster.”

Shaun shook his head once more, unwavering. “I’m not wiped out when it comes to you. Being with you is what lights me up inside. I feel that truth deeper than anyone else ever could.”

Tracy had grown weary of the exchange and wished to end it. “Please, Shaun, let’s leave it be,” she murmured, exhaustion edging her voice. “I need to step out for a walk.”noveldrama

Shaun trailed after her. “I’ll join you.”

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She shook her head gently. “No, I’d prefer some solitude.”

His brow furrowed with concern. “It’s not safe out there. I’ll walk alongside you.”

Tracy’s tone turned crisp with irritation. “I’m staying within the neighborhood, just strolling along the path. I’ll be back shortly.”

Though unease still gnawed at him, Shaun sensed her resolve. She slipped out the door before he could protest further.

Driscoll sidled up to Shaun. “Love’s a merrygoround, isn’t it? You hurt her once, and now the tables have turned. What goes around comes around, I suppose.”

Shaun offered a bittersweet smile. “I brought this on myself. But with her carrying a child, I’m desperate to look after her.”

Driscoll gave Shaun’s shoulder a reassuring pat. “Your moment will come.”

Shaun’s voice wavered. “But what can I do? She won’t even let me near her.”

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