Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 197:

On the following morning, Elyse woke up feeling stiff and sore all over. Descending the stairs, she noticed Jayden was nowhere to be seen and inquired, “Is Jayden in the study?”

Driscoll shook his head and offered her a glass of water. “He left early this morning. Do you need him for something important?”

Pausing her hand from massaging her waist, Elyse gave an awkward smile and replied, “No, it was just a casual question.” She drank the water quickly and then moved to the dining room for breakfast. After eating, she grabbed her violin case and headed off to the rehearsal room.

Upon arriving, Elyse immediately felt a shift in the atmosphere. The other members seemed to regard her with unusual expressions, which left her puzzled. As she was tuning her violin, an object dropped from the stand beside her. She picked it up, handing it back to its owner, who snatched it quickly and retreated from her.

This strange behavior only deepened Elyse’s confusion. Why were they acting so distant and wary around her? When Freddy walked in, he immediately noticed the tension surrounding Elyse. With a serious demeanor, he approached her and said, “Come out for a moment. I have something to tell you.”

Elyse stood and followed him out of the room. Once outside, Freddy shared his concerns. “You’ve been targeted by Vicky. She sent a message in the group chat of our orchestra last night urging everyone to isolate you. Vicky is quite influential here, and nobody wants to cross her.” Freddy’s face was etched with worry.

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loss for words, and for a moment, they just looked at each other in silence. Darren approached them, breaking the quiet with a hint of encouragement. “This just shows that Vicky is scared she might not measure

resignation and indifference. “I don’t mind as long as it doesn’t interfere

have respect for Vicky. She’s talented albeit a bit distant, and I thought she wasn’t a bad person. It seems I was mistaken. Let it go. Let’s get back to practice.

situation. She didn’t dwell on Vicky’s machinations. What truly mattered to Elyse

she seems to be practicing on her own

about her

replied with a hesitant tone, “The opposite, actually. They haven’t heeded your call at all.

request to Abram for the competition video replayed in her mind, a move driven by a sudden nagging doubt about her own superiority. It was the first time she had scrutinized her

who had never known defeat, felt a crack in her armor. The specter of Elyse, an enigma wrapped in modesty, loomed large, unsettling her. That night, as shadows crept across her walls, Vicky wrestled with a gnawing unease that clung tighter than a second skin. Why wasn’t Elyse anxious or afraid? Did Elyse

Elyse remained unperturbed, much to Vicky’s frustration. It seemed that no matter what Vicky did, Elyse remained steadfast in her resolve.

Ellsworth isn’t here. You can come

his tone tinged with disdain. “But seriously, are you a child? What’s with this petty game of isolating Elyse? I don’t get it. You’ve never been this vindictive before,

eyed Darren. “Did Elyse send you? You seem quite concerned

talk to you. You didn’t even lose the competition,