Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 183

Lack Of Stage Experience

Elyse inhaled deeply, her heart racing to the point of dizziness.

Determined not to let nerves jeopardize her chance, she continuously tried to compose herself. Cody, observing from the side of the stage, leaned casually against a table and watched her with acalm demeanor.

Though she appeared fine, Cody, familiar with such situations, noticed a shift in her mental state. During this moment, Richie approached Cody and whispered, "Why haven't you publicly acknowledged that Elyse is your new apprentice? And why involve her with the orchestra for a competition? Is that really necessary?"

Cody averted his gaze, shot Richie a glare, and responded with irritation, "You're not the one to dictate my actions."

Undeterred, Richie stepped closer and murmured, "Uncle Cody, make the announcement now, so can impress Elyse."

"Why must you show off? Do you see me merely as a means to flaunt?" retorted Cody, dismissing

him with a firm shake of his shoulder and a stern, "Don't disturb me."

Richie, rebuffed, moved away and watched Elyse with concern.

"The piece selected for you is Por Una Cabeza," announced Abram, his gaze cutting through the

crowd until it landed on Elyse.

intense scrutiny, Elyse shuddered, her anxiety peaking again,

decided that Vicky would close the show, assigning Elyse to perform first. Elyse quelled her inner turmoil as she approached the orchestra's forefront, standing poised, nodding at Abram to signal

had quickly spread, drawing a crowd

members, Rebekah, and

size, Elyse's heart fluttered with

not missed by the judges or Cody. Despite quickly regaining her focus and composure,

smile breaking across her face as

Elyse performed moderately well.

musical nuances, Richie noticed Freddy's

uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter

Didn't she

paused before responding, "Her performance was generally good,

flawless. There

them, adding in a subdued tone, "She's yet to become accustomed

fright was notoriously challenging to

the flaws in Elyse's execution, whispered to a nearby instructor, "After the competition, she needs more rehearsal time. How else will she manage live performances under

the conversation, Rebekah, positioned behind Wanda, couldn't help but smirk. Elyse had been so arrogant, yet now she faltered

Rebekah turned to her friend with a grin. "I'm in such a good mood

"Really? What's got

was clear why Rebekah was elated: Elyse