Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1485:

Stumped and out of ideas, Victor shifted his focus to Pearce, who sat quietly beside him.

Victor tucked his phone back into his pocket, irritation still simmering beneath his calm facade. Without warning, he swung his leg and playfully kicked Pearce.

Pearce was nursing a drink when the sudden kick caught him off guard. Fuming, he shot back, “What the hell, why are you kicking me?”

With a calm demeanor, Victor asked, “So, how’s Elyse been doing lately? Is she alright?”

The guys in the private room turned their attention to Victor’s question, curiosity lighting up their faces. “Yeah, Pearce, how’s she doing? You never talk about her anymore,” one of them asked.

Another chuckled, “Pearce is always so protective of her. For the longest time, he wouldn’t even think about introducing her to us.”

“Pearce, seriously, why the wall? Some of us are still single, you know. Don’t you care about sharing a bit of her with us?” another added with a teasing grin.

in any longer. “Back off. Don’t even think

paused, then added, “And by the way, she’s divorced, and her ex

“Her ex is still hanging around after the divorce? She must be something

snapped back, “Dream

where imagination

not give Elyse a call? Tell her you’re throwing a

ages, and you still haven’t introduced us to

growled, “Victor, you’ve been talking

grinned, leaning back. “Pearce. I’m serious. Think about it—Elyse is your cousin, but she doesn’t

latch onto the thread of the conversation, parroted the question. “What

Victor continued, his tone pointed, “you don’t fully accept her. You keep her at arm’s length, don’t let her into the fold. You’re not treating her

right,” he declared with a dramatic wave of his arm. “I need all of you to look out for her!” Without another word, he fumbled for his phone