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.

to her feet and pleaded, “Fiona, please keep this between us. I’m not ready for Irving and Gavin

big news to yourself? You won’t be

just want to wait until the competition is done before I tell everyone. I only need to keep it secret for a couple more

to object but stopped herself. The final was just around

being pregnant, Fiona wondered how she could possibly

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

moved by the gesture, gazed at Fiona. “Thank you, Fiona. You’re

they were shining a light on the darker, unspoken parts of her

afternoon practice, Elyse found it easier to

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. I was expecting you to practice late into the

made a face and retorted, “I can practice at home too. Don’t assume I’m just goofing off when I

say that. You’re just putting

her violin case onto her shoulder, and bid farewell to Gavin and

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

practicing her violin and frowned slightly. “She really needs to put in the effort.

down, man. Don’t embarrass Fiona by saying that

skills. If she can’t handle a bit of criticism, she’s not going to get any

best to keep her

first place had caught her off guard. Ideally, Fiona had envisioned herself winning first place with Elyse right behind her in second. But now, finding herself at the bottom was

past this setback was

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