Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 808:

With a weary sigh, Elyse saw through his act. “Edward, if you’re so afraid of rejection, why bother asking? You know I’m focusing on my career right now,” she said firmly.

“But your refusal upsets me,” Edward responded with a pout, attempting to lean closer.

Elyse stepped back, her expression tightening. “You’re trying to take advantage of me now!” she exclaimed.

Edward’s pretended sorrow deepened. “I haven’t even begun,” he murmured.

Elyse, annoyed, gently pushed him away with a finger to his forehead. “Aren’t you nervous about the ranks? It’s driving me crazy!” she exclaimed, her voice laced with exasperation.

Edward folded his arms and sighed deeply. He couldn’t fathom why Elyse was so worked up. He was confident in her ability to reach the Grand Final.

ended, all the contestants went up on the stage. Their hearts pounded with anticipation as they

demeanor, Elyse couldn’t hide the

first to notice her nervousness. With a light chuckle, she teased, “Even you

of fiction at

natural to feel anxious? Or are you saying you’re not because you’re so sure you’ll

regained her composure. “Of course I’m nervous. I’m no prodigy,” she

Fiona laughed awkwardly and

Fiona’s reaction, couldn’t shake off the

it didn’t raise any eyebrows. The other contestants exchanged knowing glances, their silent understanding saying more than

her face, though beneath it, she was silently grinding her teeth in

the

blurted out, “You must be laughing at me deep down, right? I’m dead last again, just perfect for making