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

confusion. “Why keep such big news to yourself? You

just want to wait until the competition is done before I tell everyone.

object but stopped herself. The final was just around the

being pregnant, Fiona wondered how she could

show of worry. “Alright, I’ll keep your secret for now, but you have

Fiona. “Thank you, Fiona.

squirmed under Elyse’s thankful eyes, feeling as if they were shining a light on

practice, Elyse found it easier

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 expecting you to practice late into

a face and retorted, “I can practice at home too. Don’t

didn’t say that. You’re just putting words in my

her violin case onto her shoulder,

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

in the effort. She barely scraped into the final last

down, man. Don’t embarrass Fiona by saying

skills. If she can’t handle

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

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 eating away at

past this setback was by outperforming Elyse in the

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