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.”

himself, teased, “Since when did you start paying so much attention to Pearce’s cousin, Victor? You don’t even know my favorite fruit,

shot back. “Hey,

and continued, “Accuse you? You walked in and ordered berries without hesitation, but when we reached for them, you acted like they were a

realization. “Wait a minute, Victor, you sly dog! You’ve got a thing for Elyse, don’t you? I’m warning you, my

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

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

smirk, retorted, “I’m just

Pearce’s voice was tight with irritation as he challenged the situation. “So you’re the hero for taking care of her, and

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

said, his frustration mounting. “Can’t you stick

still smiling. “Elyse is delightful. Can you blame me for wanting to be close

sly grin. “Victor, it