Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1418:

Without a second thought, Victor nodded and steered her toward the food area.

Victor glanced at her, his expression softening slightly. “I just realized something. You came straight from work, didn’t you? Aren’t you starving?”

Elyse let out a long sigh. “Starving doesn’t even begin to cover it.” Without wasting another second, she picked up a plate and began selecting her favorite dishes with practiced ease.

Victor followed her lead, filling his own plate before they both settled into a cozy corner to eat.

Midway through their meal, Victor broke the silence. “I’ll give you a ride home later. Sound good?”

Elyse, without even glancing up from her plate, waved off the offer.

someone’s already

set off a flicker of unease in Victor. “Who’s picking

answered casually, “My

midair. After a pause,

his suspicion, Victor’s appetite vanished

in his brow deepening. “Why would you let him pick you up? You’re divorced. That

as though she found the question absurd. “Because he wants to start over. He’s been persistent about giving things another shot. I’m willing to give him a chance,

tone sharpening. “That’s a mistake. If a relationship ended, there was a reason for it. Life’s nudging you forward, not backward. Why

knitting together in confusion. “That’s an odd tone, Victor. Are

stern but sincere. “Of course I’m upset. As your cousin’s friend, I can’t help but feel a little responsible for you—like an older

the park. If it didn’t work the first time, there’s no shame in letting it go. You need to

over Victor’s words, acknowledging their logic, but they felt