Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 164 Pressure

Elyse and Vicky locked eyes, their parting marked by an unspoken

discord.

Upon entering the practice room, Elyse released a heavy sigh before retrieving her violin, poised to begin her rehearsal, It was then that < Freddy stepped in, offering a friendly greeting. "You seem burdened," he remarked, noting Elyse's solemn expression. "Vicky's existence must weigh heavily on you."

Looking up, Elyse met Freddy's gaze and confided, "It's usual for me to feel this much pressure." Freddy nodded knowingly. "Aside from Vicky, you have four other competitors to contend with: Grace Fuller in second place, Bart Gino in third, Darren Bill in fourth, and Gary Hank in fifth. Are you familiar with their individuals?"

Hearing this, Elyse shook her head, indicating her lack of prior knowledge regarding the competitors.

"Grace, Bart, and Gary are all seasoned violinists from previous batches," Freddy explained. "While not necessarily exceptional, they possess formidable skills."

Pausing, Freddy added, "Darren and Vicky, on the other hand, are rising stars. Although

newcomers, they show promise. Unfortunately, Darren's nerves got the best of him during his last performance, likely due to seeing Cody Tucker."

Elyse absorbed this information, her curiosity piqued. "Is Vicky's instructor the assistant director of the orchestra?"

Glancing around cautiously, Freddy leaned in to whisper, "Yes, Vicky's mentor happens to be the

And Darren? He's the director's

was taken aback. "Both of them have influential

shook his head with a sigh. "I just want

grasping Freddy's implication. She sighed helplessly. "You might as well have kept this to yourself. Aren't you adding to my

"No, it's simply because I consider you a friend. I wanted to share

connected with the assistant director, and the other is connected with the director. It wouldn't bode

contemplating the weight

many others did. In

to the stark realization that she lacked a powerful advocate. In such a fiercely competitive environment, lacking support could swiftly

not have a strong backing, but I'm not without strength.

nodded approvingly. "Now that you've thought it through, ga<

violin clutched in her hand, Fiyse tightened her grip, resolve coursing through

traversed a challenging path to reach

the resolute gleam in her eyes, a fleeting hint of concern crossed his own. Yet, amidst that concern, he couldn't help but

Elyse immersed herself in playing the violin for a while. Suddenly, a stranger appeared at the doorway, calling out to her, "Are you Elyse Lloyd?

word, his expression conveyed a silent message, and Elyse comprehended instantly. She said to the messenger in a hushed tone, "Okay. I'l head over as soon as I stow

still urged, "Please hurry. Mr. Reynolds doesn't like to be kept

moment and whispered urgently, "This might be your opportunity. Mr. Reynolds must want to discuss the concertmaster selection happening in two

right," Elyse replied with

some time, Elyse found it peculiar