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 with encouragement. “Darren, don’t hold back

words—Darren’s fundamentals were more solid than Vicky’s. Such a

him. “You’re right,” he declared, a newfound resolve hardening his voice. “I am

a solemn nod before

Adjusting her dress and clutching her violin case, she

silence enveloped the trio. Having missed Vicky’s performance, Elyse caught Darren’s and Fiona’s flawless sets. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, they

faltered. Two jarring notes pierced the melody, audible even to the

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announced, Rebekah made it to

contorted Elyse’s features. Turning to Irving, she inquired, “There were rumors of an inside

to you. You’re in the top five. What threat could she possibly pose, trailing

unable to quell her simmering anger. Cheating undermined the integrity

pristine,” Irving countered. “Absolute transparency is a fantasy. To challenge someone’s entry or allege an inside deal, you need proof. Otherwise, your

held back a retort, opting