Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1601

Chapter 1601:

When the man’s voice carried across the room while ordering, recognition finally clicked.

“Hardy?” Jayden rose, crossing to the man’s table with purposeful strides. “What brings you here?”

Hardy’s eyes flickered up at the voice, darting past Jayden to land on Elyse.

His fingers clenched briefly before relaxing as he stood, offering a practiced smile. “What an unexpected pleasure.”

“Hardy?” Elyse studied his features, memory stirring. Recognition bloomed as she recalled the mercenary who had once come to her aid.

She approached eagerly. “Are you vacationing? I thought you lived for your missions.”

Hardy’s smile warmed slightly. “I’ve earned enough to take a breather, do some traveling. Running into you two was pure chance.”

“Join us for dinner?” Elyse suggested brightly, glancing between the two men.

Elyse, only to have Hardy materialize. The

could formulate a polite rejection, Hardy

just grabbing takeout for my hotel room,” he explained with an apologetic gesture. “Besides, I wouldn’t dream

Jayden even as disappointment flickered across

“Let’s exchange contact information. If you need anything

brow furrowed with momentary reluctance before he

Elyse caught a glimpse of his phone

same photo that had delighted her friend during their

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hastily pocketed his

keep you,” Elyse managed smoothly. “Our food’s

nodded. “Enjoy

hand, leading them back

tension, he asked