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.

on, her voice filled

Cody’s words—Darren’s fundamentals were more solid than Vicky’s. Such a foundation shouldn’t guarantee second place. He possessed the potential for

confidence and bravery ignited within him. “You’re right,” he declared, a newfound resolve hardening his voice. “I am strong. Strength shouldn’t be

solemn nod before ushering

in relief. Adjusting her dress and clutching her violin case, she descended the

a comfortable silence enveloped the trio. Having missed Vicky’s performance, Elyse caught Darren’s

Elyse’s surprise, faltered. Two jarring

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the results were announced, Rebekah made

Irving, she inquired, “There were rumors of

“Whether it’s true or not is irrelevant to you. You’re in the top five. What threat could

to quell her simmering anger. Cheating undermined the integrity of the

is a fantasy. To challenge someone’s entry or allege an

held back a