Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1496

Chapter 1496:

The group was visibly charmed by Elyse, who seemed even more endearing in person.

The room buzzed with banter.

“Wow, Pearce has been hiding a beautiful cousin like you? Some of us have been on the market way too long!”

“Pearce definitely plays favorites! Victor already knows Elyse. They’re both in for some good-natured ribbing!”

“Don’t sweat it, Elyse, we’re all decent folks here,” chimed in another, smoothing over the playful teasing.

Elyse’s cheeks turned a deep shade of red as she edged closer to Chloe, feeling somewhat overwhelmed.

“You clearly haven’t hung around guys

anchored her, allowing her to cautiously engage with their probing questions.

blanketed

surprised by the stark quietude. Pearce raised an eyebrow. “Why’s it so quiet in here? This isn’t like

embarrassment, Elyse had been nervous about Pearce’s dinner possibly being a setup to make her meet his friends. She felt compelled to be upfront about her

“You let such a

didn’t even know Elyse back when she got

burden of responsibility. Had he met Elyse sooner, perhaps she could have

actually helped me recognize some personal faults. I’m genuinely

Elyse, you’re a

I’m hardly that,” she said with a dismissive wave. “I’ve

meal was served, everyone