Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 172 He Could Return The Favor

Knowing that Cody wanted to recruit an apprentice, Bart immediately stood up and declared, "I'm going to turn down the director!"

Who wouldn't want to be Cody's apprentice? After all, he was a renowned music genius!

It was a rare opportunity to learn from him.

Bart asked, "Why did you share such crucial information with me? You could have just kept quiet.

That way, there would be fewer rivals in the last round of competition."

Elyse remained motionless. She wasn't interested in such underhanded schemes.

"The more rivals I face, the more deserving my victory will be."

She wasn't bothered by the number of competitors. In fact, the more the merrier. She thrived on the challenge of competing against many.

With his arms crossed, Bart looked at her thoughtfully. He was a few years her senior.

Competitions never eased his mind; instead, they weighed heavily on his heart.

He always felt that competing with people he knew would just end up hurting everyone involved.

found himself without friends

feel that burden when he was with Elyse. For the

didn't seem

really think you can take first place and get Cody's attention?" he asked. "Absolutely. My friend

"That's just your friend being supportive. Everyone's friends would say that. But who knows?

behind my back, then they aren't true friends. A real friend supports

out with weren't really his friends, which was why he kept his distance. But Elyse's blunt honesty caught

Elyse said she was going to

bid Bart farewell and walked up to the second-floor balcony.

out of breath, and asked with a

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here for me too?"

just wanted to

filled me in.

asked, "Did you really tell

my skills. No one should have to step aside

they've announced it. What's your plan?" Darren

I couldn't stop

you telling me the truth, but we're still competitors. I

glanced at Elyse and walked away without

returned home to find Tess sitting on the sofa with