Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Shaun's Ambivalence

"Dolores? Is she here to contest for the groom?" one guest murmured.

"I heard she and Shaun used to be an item. Maybe you are right." another whispered.

"Will the wedding still happen today? Might the bride be switched to another woman?" speculated

a third.

Tracy overheard the guests and felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her. She bit her lip and glanced at her parents offstage, who also appeared distressed.

Shaun's parents were clearly upset. His mother yelled, "Dolores, get out of here! Don't create a scene!"

As she spoke, she motioned for some people to intervene, but Dolores's entourage stepped in. They formed a protective wall around her, effectively blocking any interference and clearing a path for her.

Ignoring Tracy and the rest, Dolores walked directly toward Shaun, extending her hand with a slight plea in her voice. "Shaun, I admit I was too headstrong and caused you much pain. But during my years abroad, I never stopped thinking about you. I've always hoped we could reconcile. Please, don't marry her. Let's make amends, okay?"

Her plea hit Tracy like a bolt of lightning, leaving her teetering on the edge of breakdown. Elyse quickly set down her violin and rushed to support Tracy.

Shaun remained silent, his attention fixed on Dolores, seemingly oblivious to Tracy's distress. Tracy was visibly upset. As Elyse embraced her, she demanded with a stern expression, "What's going on, Shaun? You're about to marry to Tracy. Didn't you end things with your past love years ago?"Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g

Dolores shot Elyse a fierce glare. "This is between us. You have no < right to interfere!"

Shut up! How dare you ruin my friend's wedding?" Elyse shot back loudly, then turned her attention seriously to Shaun.

"What are you going to do, Shaun? Are you thinking of calling off the wedding?"

Shaun remained silent, unable to provide an answer.

Seeing his hesitation, Dolores felt vindicated. "Shaun, your indecision shows you haven't forgotten me. Why won't you admit it?"

At her words, Shaun clenched his fists, the tension visible in his posture.

Frustrated by Shaun's silence, Elyse was about to seek Jayden's assistance, but Tracy stopped

her with a shake of her head. "Elyse, this is between me and Shaun. Please, stay out of it."

After her request, Tracy turned back to Shaun, silently waiting to see what decision he would make without further interference.

Shaun just stood there, caught in the middle.

Tracy looked at him. Dolores looked at him. Everyone in the hall had their eyes on him. After what felt ike an eternity under the intense scrutiny of the crowd, Shaun finally spoke in a hoarse voice. "Dolores, it's been over between us for a long time. Today is my wedding day. If you're here to congratulate me, you're welcome to stay. But if not, please leave."

Dolores didn't move. Instead, she smiled slightly and said, "So, you're marrying her because you don't want to get back with me, right? I thought our relationship was beyond interference. It seems I really did break your heart back then."

Shaun remained silent, offering no counter.

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Dolores then turned her disdainful gaze on Tracy and sneered, "Are you happy to be with

someone I've discarded?"

Just then, Lowell stepped onto the stage, took Dolores by the hand, and began to lead her away.

He turned to smile defiantly at Elyse, saying, "You won. Your friend's wedding can go on without a hitch."

"That's enough!" Elyse was furious, her teeth clenched. She now understood Lowell's contemptible behavior. He had intended to sabotage the wedding from the start

As Dolores exited the stage, Shaun addressed Tracy calmly, "The disruption is over. Let's continue."

Tracy, filled with disappointment, remained silent before finally speaking. "Continue? The wedding? Are you sure you still want to marry me?"

"Didn't I agree to marry you? What are you doing?" Shaun snapped, clearly unhappy.

A slap echoed as Tracy struck his face. He closed his eyes, more from humiliation than pain. Tears rolled down Tracy's cheeks as she sobbed. "You've agreed to marry me, yet you seem unsure. You've never even told me you love me."

Witnessing Tracy's emotional turmoil, Elyse quickly came to support her.

"Elyse, please, I need to get away," begged Tracy.

Surprised, Elyse responded, "Think about this. You've loved Shaun for four years, and it took so much effort to get to this point."

"I don't care anymore. I need to leave!" Tracy insisted, her emotions overwhelming her as she continued to cry.

She was devastated by Shaun's ambivalence. His reluctance to dismiss Dolores indicated that he still held feelings for her. She was unwilling to accept being one of two choices in his heart. Meanwhile, Shaun's family members began to press Tracy to reconsider her decision. "Tracy, there are so many guests here for your wedding. Please, don't cause a scene!" "Shaun has chosen to marry you. What more are you looking for? Would you really embarrass my family by fleeing your own wedding?" w

Hearing Tracy's intention to leave, Shaun became angry, his face turning livid. "Tracy Bernard, do you think I'm playing games by marrying you? I said we could continue with the wedding!" After speaking, he reached out to grab Tracy but was blocked by Elyse.

Elyse cast a cold glance at Shaun, then at Dolores and Lowell, who were still present. The two hateful families had pushed Tracy into this unbearable situation!

She clenched her teeth and exclaimed angrily, "Who here is treating the wedding like a game? You two families have crossed a line. Do you really think my friend has no choice but to marry Shaun?" Shaun's expression turned icy. "Tracy is my bride. If you try to take her away, you'll be making an enemy of my family. You better think twice."

From offstage, Tracy's parents called out, "If you don't want to marry him, then don't. You have your parents' support, and we'll stand by you no matter what!"

Tracy's tears flowed even more freely. "I won't marry you! I won't! You can marry Dolores. She suits you better, and your families can unite and grow stronger!"

"Ill take you away!" Elyse declared, taking Tracy's hand and leading her away from the scene.