Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 869:

Caught off guard while handling shrimp, Elyse gave him a puzzled stare, then set down the tongs and quietly stepped back.

Undeterred, Edward pressed on, following her, “Is your interest why you were secretly watching?”

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Elyse’s lips quirked slightly as she retorted, “I was told a certain apprentice was too heartbroken to eat after his loss. Yet, there he was, devouring chicken legs with gusto.”

Realization dawned on Edward. “I was just playing up for my mentor. He’s overly stern. Without that act, he’d never let me hear the end of it.”

Reflecting Simon’s earlier demeanor, Elyse doubted the strict image Edward painted. Given Edward’s reputation, she remained wary. Deciding to dismiss the interaction, she headed off in search of her lamb chops, leaving Edward behind. Once she found them, she sat down, only for Edward to appear beside her, his plate heaped with food, looking pleased.

curiously, “When are

lamb chop, looked up

you go back to your country or stay here?” Edward, unconsciously licking

which felt like losing her true home. Her ties to many

for a while, explore a bit. There’s no rush

your parents? Don’t you

expression dimmed. “My parents have passed away. There’s no one to tell

revelation, fumbled for

unease, Elyse let out a soft chuckle, “Don’t worry. It doesn’t pain me as

world, I’ll always treat you kindly,” Edward suddenly

pulled away, awkwardly saying, “I don’t need

propped his face on one hand, and asked eagerly, “Now that the competition is over,