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.

she got to her feet and pleaded, “Fiona, please keep this between us. I’m not

news to yourself? You

I just want to wait

just around the corner, and they really

Elyse being pregnant, Fiona wondered

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

gazed at Fiona. “Thank you, Fiona. You’re really kind to

eyes, feeling as if they were shining a light on the darker, unspoken parts of her

Elyse found it easier to

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. I was

at home too. Don’t assume I’m just goofing off when I leave

that. You’re just putting words

hoisted her violin case onto her shoulder, and bid

“Elyse might be more relaxed, but Fiona seems on edge.

and frowned slightly. “She really needs to put in the effort. She barely scraped into the final last

a helpless glance. “Keep it down, man.

handle a bit of criticism,

Irving’s exchange and did her best to keep her composure. She was

with Elyse

could move past this

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