Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 769:

As the last note hung in the air, a single bead of sweat traced a slow, deliberate path down Elyse’s forehead. She drew a deep breath, gently pulling herself back from the musical reverie that had momentarily carried her away.

The pianist gently nudged her. “Didn’t you hear that? The audience is applauding. It’s time for your curtain call!”

Snapped back to reality, Elyse swiftly bowed and exited the stage. Geraldine brushed past Elyse, whispering, “Watch closely. I’ll make sure you admit defeat without question.”

Elyse cast a final, unreadable glance at Geraldine’s determined stride, said nothing, and hurried backstage.

As she came down, Darren said with a smile, “Congratulations! I knew you’d be the winner.”

Taking a deep breath, Elyse teased, “I’ve just finished my performance. How can you be so sure I’ll win?”

Darren chuckled. “You’re always the winner in my heart, no matter what.”

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an exciting melody! It feels like this piece captures the carefree life of a playboy,” Elyse whispered, having caught a snippet

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a passing fancy? Is that what you

performance echoed in the hall, Geraldine

Elyse felt a flutter of unease in her chest. “Her interpretation is completely

folded and an air of seriousness, weighed in, “She certainly nailed

conflicting emotions. “Cut it out. If

arch of his brow, Darren retorted, “I’m just enjoying

on her lips.

Geraldine descended the stage, her eyes gleamed with smug satisfaction. “See? This is what

“Yeah, I saw it, but I’m

in her eyes as she spat, “Don’t get too comfortable.

hope things turn out like you said,” Elyse replied, her voice calm, her mind elsewhere. She had left it all on