Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1554

Chris was stunned. His instincts as a special forces soldier kicked in, keeping him on high alert as a stranger approached. Instinctively, he pulled Lena back.

The moment his gaze locked onto Zachary, the piercing intensity of their eye contact sent a jolt through Zachary's heart.

"May I know who this is?" Zachary asked.

Lena introduced them with a warm smile, "He's my boyfriend, sir. Chris, this is the man I ran into the other day."

Zachary spoke with a friendly smile before Chris could respond. "Your boyfriend is quite good-looking, miss. You two make a great couple."

Chris, ever the gentleman, inquired, "Can we help you, sir?"

Zachary hesitated for a moment before replying, "Oh… Young man, c-could you help me carry my bags upstairs?"

Lena nodded in agreement with Zachary's request. Being a soldier trained in proper manners, Chris couldn't refuse a request from an elderly man. "Sure, sir. Where are your bags?"

Zachary pointed to the trunk of a taxi nearby, which held only a single large box that Chris easily retrieved.

"Young men are strong, indeed!" Zachary chuckled. "You walk quickly. How about helping me take my bags upstairs first? My ward is on the 10th floor, No. 1005. Thank you!"

Chris agreed and began carrying the bags upstairs while Lena stayed behind to assist Zachary. She offered a kind reminder for him to be cautious while walking.

As Zachary observed Lena, he couldn't help but have mixed emotions.