Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 255:

Jayden’s face was impassive as he said, “I didn’t mean it like that. Why do you always take it the wrong way?”

Elyse managed a tight smile. “Oh, so you didn’t mean any of it?” She got up quickly, changed into another outfit, and was ready to leave. Jayden tried to follow her, but his struggle to get into his wheelchair slowed him down. Elyse didn’t wait around; she walked out of the room, violin case in hand.

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As she reached the bottom of the stairs, Driscoll approached her with an update. “Just so you know, Miss Tracy Bernard left early. Would you like to grab some breakfast now?”

She gave a listless shake of her head. “No thanks, I’ll skip breakfast.” Driscoll caught the frostiness in her demeanor and concluded that Jayden had yet to smooth things over.

After departing from the house, Elyse took a taxi to a secluded park, dedicating her morning to practice. Later, she made her way to a university practice room for a planned meeting with Cody.

Inside, Cody was engaging with two students. Noticing Elyse, he quickly dismissed them with a nod. “Your students?” Elyse asked, a hint of curiosity coloring her tone.

“Not quite,” Cody answered, his eyes briefly scanning a document before him. “I’m just subbing for a friend this week. Those two were here to pepper me with questions.”

pang of envy for the students able to seek Cody’s

practice of Erlknig?” Cody inquired, setting aside the document and

as she cradled her violin. “I’ve put everything into this.

approvingly. “Alright, let’s get started.” He wasted no time, gesturing for her to

the violin out, drew in a deep breath, and commenced playing. The piece Erlknig was notoriously challenging, known for tripping up even seasoned professionals with its complexity. Despite her talent, Elyse had never

last note faded, she bit her lip and looked at Cody with a mix of hope

there were several. Cody gently took the violin from her, ready to

by his instruction, Elyse immediately attempted the piece again, this time with a marked improvement

was undeniable, reminiscent of someone Cody once knew

hesitated, then shifted the conversation, sensing a weight in her previous performance. “Are you in a bad mood? Your music sounded so

the previous day’s events, Elyse reflexively denied any distress. “No, nothing’s been bothering

through her facade as he spoke with an understanding tone. “You don’t have to lie to me. I

hadn’t expected Cody to discern her emotional state simply through her violin playing. His insight affirmed his mastery, yet it left her uneasy.

perform “Erlkönig” for him again in a week. The invitation left Elyse

apprentice flitted through her mind, but embarrassment restrained her. She worried that such a