Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 156 They Look So Alike

Elyse retorted just as Vicky had. "You really don't deserve it."

Vicky's eyes flashed with resentment as she glared at Elyse.

At that moment, the head of the orchestra walked over to them, along with Cody and the teacher. He gestured for the top five contestants to step forward. "Go and prepare. Mr. Tucker here will be joining the panel of judges. I hope each of you can showcase your strengths and earn recognition through your performance.'

There was a collective cry when he finished speaking.

"Oh, my God! Cody Tucker is judging the performances! If I had known that, I would have worked harder. What a shame, I ranked sixth! I'm just a point away from being the fifth!"

"Gosh, I really envy them. They get to receive Mr. Tucker's guidance and insights. I don't think I'l ever get that kind of opportunity with my ranking."

"Come on, don't be so glum. I didn't get chosen, either!"

Contrary to the lively atmosphere among the crowd, the six contestants in question were silent

and tense. They were eyeing each other carefully. From that point onward, they were no longer good buddies from the same team, but enemies competing for a title.

It was understandable, as the results of the competition would dictate the trajectory of their career, and therefore, their future.

Everyone began to disperse, and Elyse returned to the lounge. She was just about to walk through

the doorway when she heard the sound of someone crying.

and found Rebekah sobbing in

with her arms crossed over her knees, and her back to

been eliminated, she had narrowly passed

but Rebekah seemed to have sensed her presence. She whirled around and met Elyse's eyes. Embarrassed, Elyse froze in place, unsure whether to leave

laugh at me?" Rebekah snapped

her eyes. "Please, you're being paranoid. I am not like you.

things before leaving. So Elyse walked up to her locker, took a piece of string and turned to leave. "So you got a higher score than me, so what?"

Elyse looked back and frowned at Rebekah. "Can you stop making up stories already? I didn't

together in frustration. She had never

around her seemed to regard the latter in

to know why they all thought Elyse was better

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"In that case, I'll hold on to my luck until I get on that stage. Be sure to

compulsion to comfort or encourage Rebekah. She continued to the door, ignoring the still seething

When she didn't see Richie, she asked, "Where is Richie?

Jayden answered as he handed her back her phone. "Theo sent you a message, by

Elyse said without missing a beat. "He's probably up to something again. I don't want to share a meal with him, especially not

threatening you," Jayden pointed out "Apparently, if you don't

at him. "Are you