Chapter 469:

Elyse appeared drained and her complexion was as pale as a ghost.

Fiona watched her closely and couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off.

She recalled how Elyse had acted out of character recently in the studio. She had insisted on fresh cherries and broke down in tears when they weren’t available.

Elyse wasn’t typically fussy, which led Fiona to wonder if she was pregnant.

Feeling as though she had stumbled upon a revelation, Fiona stared at Elyse incredulously and pressed, “You’re pregnant, right?”

Elyse intended to deny it, but the overpowering scent of Fiona’s perfume hit her, causing her to gag again.

Fiona suspected that the cake she brought might be the culprit behind Elyse’s sickness, so she moved back a bit.

With a little space between them, Elyse ceased her retching.

In astonishment, Fiona blurted out, “Elyse, you have to be pregnant, and you’re keeping it from us!”

Elyse pulled a tissue from her pocket to clean her mouth. Though she hadn’t actually vomited, some stomach acid had come up her throat.

miserable, she got to her feet and pleaded, “Fiona, please keep this between us.

keep such big news to yourself? You won’t be able to hide it once your

eyes welled up with tears. “Tomorrow is the grand final. I just want to wait until the competition is done before I tell everyone. I only need to keep it secret for a

final was just around the corner, and they really couldn’t risk any disruptions

with Elyse being pregnant, Fiona wondered how she could

but she quickly covered it with a show of worry. “Alright, I’ll keep your secret for now, but you have to promise to tell everyone

at Fiona. “Thank you, Fiona. You’re really

eyes, feeling as if they were shining a light on

the afternoon practice, Elyse found it easier to hide

Elyse had decided not to stick around for extra practice. As she gathered her things, Irving strolled up with his hands in his pockets and a smile on his face. “You seem much more laid-back about the competition this time around.

can practice at home too. Don’t assume I’m just goofing off

say that. You’re just putting

case onto her shoulder, and

“Elyse might be more relaxed, but Fiona seems on edge. Looks like she’s

slightly. “She really needs to put in the effort. She barely

gave Irving a helpless glance. “Keep it down, man. Don’t embarrass Fiona by

she can’t handle

to keep her composure. She was determined not to let

first place with Elyse right behind her in second. But now, finding herself at the bottom was

could move past this setback was

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