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.”

able to seek Cody’s advice—a privilege

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

“I’ve put everything into this. Today I’m here to

no time, gesturing

trembled slightly as she took 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

with a mix of hope and guilt. With a teasing smile, Cody asked, “Did you

before. It wasn’t just one error; there

every detail. Invigorated by his instruction, Elyse immediately attempted the piece

and elated at her own progress. Her natural aptitude was undeniable, reminiscent of someone Cody once knew well. For

prompt brought him back to reality, and he cleared his throat to mask his momentary lapse. “Good, you did a great job. But…” He hesitated, then shifted the conversation, sensing a

previous day’s events, Elyse reflexively denied any

have to lie to me. I know your music; your emotions are

expected Cody to discern her emotional state simply through her violin playing. His insight affirmed his mastery, yet it left her uneasy. She hesitated to share her troubles. The issues between her and Jayden were theirs to resolve; outside

perform “Erlkönig” for him again in a week. The invitation left Elyse puzzled and intrigued. Was Cody subtly offering her tutelage? She recalled hearing about Cody’s decision to choose an apprentice

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