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.

keep this between us. I’m not

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

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

was just around

being pregnant, Fiona wondered how she could

with a show of worry.

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

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

during the afternoon practice, Elyse found it easier to hide her secret with

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

“I can practice at home too. Don’t

You’re just putting words in my

her shoulder,

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

Fiona intensely practicing her violin and frowned slightly. “She really needs to put in the effort. She barely scraped into the final last time. I

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

remained unfazed. “It’s about her skills. If she can’t handle a bit of criticism, she’s not going to get any

her composure. She was determined not to let

winning first place with Elyse right behind her

move past this setback was by outperforming Elyse

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