Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband

Chapter 1418:

Without a second thought, Victor nodded and steered her toward the food area.

Victor glanced at her, his expression softening slightly. “I just realized something. You came straight from work, didn’t you? Aren’t you starving?”noveldrama

Elyse let out a long sigh. “Starving doesn’t even begin to cover it.” Without wasting another second, she picked up a plate and began selecting her favorite dishes with practiced ease.

Victor followed her lead, filling his own plate before they both settled into a cozy corner to eat.

Midway through their meal, Victor broke the silence. “I’ll give you a ride home later. Sound good?”

Elyse, without even glancing up from her plate, waved off the offer.

“Thanks for the offer, but someone’s already coming to get me.”

Something about her nonchalant tone set off a flicker of unease in Victor. “Who’s picking you up?” His voice carried an edge of curiosity—and something more.

Elyse answered casually, “My ex-husband.”

Victor froze, his fork hovering midair. After a pause, he asked, almost reluctantly, “Jayden Owen?”

When Elyse nodded, confirming his suspicion, Victor’s appetite vanished like smoke on a breeze.

He leaned back in his chair, the crease in his brow deepening. “Why would you let him pick you up? You’re divorced. That chapter’s closed.”

Elyse’s answer was blunt, as though she found the question absurd. “Because he wants to start over. He’s been persistent about giving things another shot. I’m willing to give him a chance, so I said yes.”

Victor’s lips thinned, his tone sharpening. “That’s a mistake. If a relationship ended, there was a reason for it. Life’s nudging you forward, not backward. Why go through the same heartache twice?”

Elyse finally looked up from her plate, her brows knitting together in confusion. “That’s an odd tone, Victor. Are you… upset?”

Victor nodded, his expression stern but sincere. “Of course I’m upset. As your cousin’s friend, I can’t help but feel a little responsible for you—like an older brother.”

“Know? And I have to say this; marriage isn’t some walk in the park. If it didn’t work the first time, there’s no shame in letting it go. You need to have the courage to move forward, not cling to something that’s already broken.”

Elyse mulled over Victor’s words, acknowledging their logic, but they felt oddly out of sync with her situation.

After a moment, she said thoughtfully, “You might be right, but Jayden and I rushed into things before. We made mistakes, sure, but now we’re taking the time to work through them. So far, it’s been going well.”

Victor’s frown deepened, a hint of frustration flickering in his eyes. “You’re missing my point entirely. You’re too young to see all the possibilities out there in the world. There are plenty of men better suited for you than your ex. You don’t have to settle for him just because he’s familiar. You have so many other options.”

Elyse blinked, startled by the conviction in his tone. Her gaze lingered on his face for a moment before she asked, her voice soft and curious, “Are you saying you’re one of those better men?”

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