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

slightly upset, she decided not to press further. She then gestured

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

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

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competition on the line,

heart’s pounding like it’s

and teased, “I hope you get so nervous that you mess up your performance. It’d be

won’t happen. I’m going to nail my

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

hand on her

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