Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 183:

Elyse inhaled deeply, her heart racing to the point of dizziness.

Determined not to let nerves jeopardize her chance, she continuously tried to compose herself. Cody, observing from the side of the stage, leaned casually against a table and watched her with a calm demeanor. Though she appeared fine, Cody, familiar with such situations, noticed a shift in her mental state.

During this moment, Richie approached Cody and whispered, “Why haven’t you publicly acknowledged that Elyse is your new apprentice? And why involve her with the orchestra for a competition? Is that really necessary?”

Cody averted his gaze, shot Richie a glare, and responded with irritation, “You’re not the one to dictate my actions.” Undeterred, Richie stepped closer and murmured, “Uncle Cody, make the announcement now so I can impress Elyse.”

“Why must you show off? Do you see me merely as a means to flaunt?” retorted Cody, dismissing him with a firm shake of his shoulder and a stern, “Don’t disturb me.”

Richie rebuffed, moved away, and watched Elyse with concern. “The piece selected for you is Por Una Cabeza,” announced Abram, his gaze cutting through the crowd until it landed on Elyse. Feeling his intense scrutiny, Elyse shuddered, her anxiety peaking again, prompting her to take another deep breath.

show, assigning Elyse to perform first. Elyse quelled her inner turmoil as she approached the

content now

had quickly spread, drawing a crowd eager to witness the event, including other orchestra members, Rebekah, and even Wanda. Upon noticing the audience’s size, Elyse’s heart

face as she observed Elyse’s slip. Elyse performed moderately well. Unfamiliar with

adding in a subdued tone, “She’s yet to become accustomed to the stage. Her nervousness led

of the flaws in Elyse’s execution, whispered to a nearby instructor, “After the competition, she needs more rehearsal time. How else will she manage live performances under

positioned behind Wanda, couldn’t help but smirk. Elyse had been so arrogant, yet now she faltered significantly in her performance. Delighted, Rebekah turned to her friend with a grin. “I’m in such a

puzzled, asked, “Really? What’s got

and her friend exited. For her, the competition’s outcome was already clear; she felt no need to watch what

disheartened. Without even glancing her way, the vice head informed Vicky, “Your piece will