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.

he found himself without friends in the orchestra, preferring his

didn't feel that burden when he was with Elyse. For the first time,

didn't seem so

first place and get Cody's attention?" he asked. "Absolutely. My friend told me I'm talented and a

supportive. Everyone's friends would

then they aren't true friends. A

struck by her words. He knew the people he hung out with weren't really his friends, which was why he kept his distance. But

Elyse said she was going to talk

farewell and walked up to the second-floor balcony. spotting Grace and Darren

and saw Elyse, out of breath, and asked with a puzzled

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here for me too?"

wanted to make sure you wouldn't agree to the director's

"He's already filled me in. I won't agree

Darren, Elyse asked, "Did you really tell her

responded, "I might not be perfect, but I have my skills. No one should have to step aside for me. Even if

it. What's your plan?" Darren frowned, at a

of relief. "Even though I couldn't

of her nose. "I appreciate you telling me the truth, but we're still competitors.

glanced at Elyse and walked

and Jayden returned home to find Tess sitting on the sofa with