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, prompting her to take another

would close the show, assigning Elyse to perform first. Elyse quelled her inner turmoil as she approached the

of the concertmaster competition had quickly spread, drawing a crowd eager to

other orchestra members, Rebekah, and

size, Elyse's heart fluttered with anxiety. She faltered during

Despite quickly regaining her focus and composure, the damage

couldn't hide her satisfaction, a smug smile breaking across her face as she observed Elyse's

Elyse performed moderately well.

noticed Freddy's concerned

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Didn't she

Freddy paused before responding, "Her performance was

flawless. There

tone, "She's yet to become accustomed to the stage. Her nervousness led to the

was notoriously

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

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

grin. "I'm in such a good

What's

was clear why Rebekah was