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,

Jayden could formulate a polite rejection, Hardy gracefully

explained with an apologetic gesture. “Besides, I wouldn’t dream of

even as disappointment flickered

she pulled out her phone. “Let’s exchange contact information. If you need anything while you’re in Watscar, don’t hesitate to reach

furrowed with momentary

they swapped details, Elyse caught a glimpse of his phone

his top chat. The same photo that had delighted her

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hastily pocketed his

you,” Elyse managed smoothly.

nodded. “Enjoy your

Jayden’s hand, leading them back to

her sudden tension, he asked softly, “Something