Chapter 854:

After a moment’s gloom, Cody managed a weak nod. “I suppose you’re right. I can’t change her mind. Just let it be.”

Gavin nodded in approval. “That’s the spirit. Let’s head back to the audience. We might still catch Elyse’s performance.”

Cody murmured an agreement, his shoulders slumped as they made their way back. Meanwhile, Elyse was backstage, her eyes fixed nervously on the performers.

Geraldine approached quietly. “Where have you been? You vanished for a while!”

Caught off guard, Elyse quickly fabricated an excuse. “I was practicing alone.”

Geraldine’s frown deepened. “Practicing today? You’re really pushing yourself too hard.”

“I’m just trying to do my

upset, she decided not to press further. She then gestured towards Edward and

noticed Edward clasping his hands together, his demeanor one of deep prayer. Geraldine remarked with a hint of concern, “I’ve never seen him

last competition. Everyone’s eager to win. It’d

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wholeheartedly, “Absolutely! With the last competition on the line, Edward is

smile. “Please, don’t remind me. My heart’s pounding like it’s going to

this, Geraldine raised an eyebrow and teased, “I hope you get so nervous that you

chuckled heartily and said, “That won’t happen. I’m going to nail my performance

Geraldine shot back with a playful stare. Knowing she needed to step away to manage her own jitters, she thought it best to find a quiet corner

her vicinity, Elyse laid a hand on her chest, trying to calm her racing heart. That was

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