Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 418:

Darren’s brow furrowed, confusion clouding his eyes. “Are you sure my hands are shaking from excitement?” he questioned, doubt lacing his voice.

Elyse held his gaze unflinchingly. “Exactly. If nervousness caused your tremors, they would have appeared before. You’ve faced plenty of pressure.”

A beat of silence, and then she added, “But now you’re surrounded by formidable opponents, and that prospect alone gets your hands jittery with anticipation.”

Even to her ears, it sounded logical. Briefly, she doubted her ability to convince Darren entirely.

A sliver of persuasion flickered in Darren’s eyes, but skepticism lingered. “Am I sick? Why would I get excited facing strong opponents? Shouldn’t I dread them?”

With unwavering conviction, Elyse placed her hands on his shoulders. “Because you crave strength, Darren. You live for a challenge more than you realize. You can’t wait to test yourself against the best. That’s why your hands are shaking.”

Darren opened his mouth, her words resonating with him. Yet, a strange dissonance echoed within.

a shift in his mood, Elyse pressed on, her voice filled with encouragement. “Darren,

more solid than Vicky’s. Such a

completely encouraged Darren. A surge of confidence and bravery ignited within him. “You’re right,” he declared, a newfound resolve hardening his voice. “I am strong. Strength shouldn’t be feared; it should be

a solemn nod before ushering him

her dress and clutching her violin

performance, Elyse caught Darren’s and Fiona’s

stage, and to Elyse’s surprise, faltered. Two

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were announced, Rebekah made it to the next

inquired, “There were rumors of an inside story with

is irrelevant to you. You’re in the top five. What

quell her simmering anger. Cheating

isn’t pristine,” Irving countered. “Absolute transparency is a fantasy. To challenge someone’s entry or allege an inside deal, you need proof. Otherwise, your

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