Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 768:

Noticing Elyse’s growing agitation, Darren quickly stepped in to hold her back. He knew about the bond Fiona and Elyse once shared, but rumors of a rift had reached his ears. While the cause remained a mystery, it was clear Elyse still harbored a desire to help Fiona.

Darren tried to encourage Fiona too. “Don’t lose hope. You still have another chance in the Comeback Competition. You can still come out on top.”

Fiona, clutching her stinging cheek, fled the backstage area without a word.

Embarrassed, Darren said, “She ran off. Do you think she’ll hold a grudge against you?”

Elyse glanced down at her palm, which felt a bit numb. She had really laid it on thick when she slapped Fiona. But, as usual, Fiona didn’t take her words to heart.

Elyse let out a sigh and said, “If she hates me, that’s fine. She’s always hated me anyway.”

stage. Don’t let Fiona’s behavior throw you off.” Then he turned his

scrutiny, Geraldine said indifferently, “It doesn’t matter how talented

steely look. “And I’ll

lone diplomat caught in a brewing storm, sandwiched between two rivals whose eyes already blazed with the fire of competition. Even before their first note had

under the spotlight, Elyse’s eyes immediately locked onto Jayden in the audience. Whether it was his prime seat or his magnetic presence, he was impossible to miss. Annoyed with herself for being so distracted,

at the corner of the long table drew a slip from a large, mysterious box with an air of theatricality. Unfolding the slip, the judge’s voice rang out with authority. “The piece for today’s competition is ‘Fantasy on

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one disappearing into the wings in quiet succession. The semi-finals brought with them the addition of accompanying pianists, a change that, on the surface, seemed like an enhancement but was, in truth, a hidden gauntlet. The performers now faced the delicate dance of synchronizing with an unfamiliar partner, where even the slightest misstep could spell

was the first to take the stage. As everything was set, she approached with poise and took her place next to the pianist.

more than mere technical prowess; it required the performer to embody its biting satire

hoping to find a chink in her armor. Darren, holding a violin

now, but that doesn’t mean she won’t slip up at the end.