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.

anxiety peaking again, prompting

her inner turmoil as she approached the orchestra's forefront,

competition had quickly spread, drawing a

orchestra members, Rebekah, and even

Elyse's heart fluttered with

Despite quickly regaining her focus and composure,

smug smile breaking

Elyse performed moderately well.

with musical nuances, Richie noticed

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paused before responding, "Her performance

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become accustomed to

fright was notoriously

perceptive of the flaws in Elyse's execution, whispered to a nearby instructor, "After the competition, she needs more

conversation, Rebekah, positioned behind Wanda, couldn't help but smirk. Elyse

grin. "I'm in such a good mood today, dinner's

asked, "Really? What's got

why Rebekah was elated: