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,

a foundation shouldn’t guarantee second place. He possessed the potential

right,” he declared, a newfound resolve hardening his voice. “I am strong. Strength shouldn’t

nod before ushering him

her violin case, she descended

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

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

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were announced, Rebekah made

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

to you. You’re in the top five. What threat could she

lips, unable to quell her simmering anger. Cheating undermined the integrity of the entire

fantasy. To challenge someone’s entry or allege an inside deal,

back a retort,