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.”

for the students able to

setting aside the document and fixing his

she cradled her violin. “I’ve put everything into this. Today I’m here to let you hear

He wasted no time, gesturing for her to begin without

commenced playing. The piece Erlknig was notoriously challenging, known for tripping up even seasoned professionals with its complexity. Despite her talent,

faded, she bit her lip and looked at Cody with a mix of hope and guilt. With a teasing smile,

nodded, more embarrassed than before. It wasn’t just one error; there were several. Cody gently took the violin

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

undeniable, reminiscent of someone Cody once knew

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 weight in her previous performance. “Are you in a bad mood? Your music sounded so

previous day’s events, Elyse reflexively denied any distress.

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

She hadn’t 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

her reluctance to divulge more, didn’t press further. Instead, he made a single request for her to 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 during the

being considered as his apprentice flitted through her mind, but embarrassment

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