Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1495

Chapter 1495:

Pearce stood up, offering a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry, Elyse. They’re all just my friends. Come sit next to me, and I’ll introduce you to everyone.”

Still a little jittery, Elyse took Chloe’s arm and followed, settling into her seat.

Victor broke the ice with a friendly smile. “Hey, Elyse! Do you like berries? The ones here are super fresh.”

He placed a bowl of berries in front of Elyse with a flourish.

Elyse couldn’t hide her delight. She was a sucker for berries, and seeing her favorite fruit made her heart lift. She flashed Victor a grateful smile. “Thanks, Victor. But I don’t think I ever told you I liked berries, did I?”

Victor chuckled, a mischievous glint in his eye. “We’ve crossed paths a few times, and I couldn’t help but notice you seemed to enjoy them, so I made a mental note of it.”

so much attention to Pearce’s cousin, Victor? You don’t even know my favorite fruit,

shot back. “Hey,

and ordered berries without hesitation, but when we reached for them, you acted like they were a precious gem. Even Pearce here doesn’t have your level of

a minute, Victor, you sly dog! You’ve got

any longer, gently interjected, “Pearce, please don’t make

and placed a calming hand on her. “Hush now. In my eyes, you’re

smirk, retorted, “I’m just looking out for

can do that!” Pearce’s voice was tight with irritation as he challenged the situation. “So you’re the

figured out Elyse’s likes and dislikes just by paying attention. That makes me

cousin, not yours!” Pearce said, his frustration mounting. “Can’t you stick to your own family instead

you blame

with a sly grin.