Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 184 The Concertmaster

As soon as Vicky wrapped up her performance, Abram wasted no time in showering her with praise. "Bravo! Excellent performance!" he exclaimed, his admiration evident.

Vicky held a special place in Abram's heart as his favorite apprentice.

Vicky's chest swelled with pride at Abram's words.

She couldn't help but sneak a glance at the silent Elyse and stifled a laugh.

She had already made it clear to Elyse that the latter was no match for her. Yet, there Elyse was, attending the selection, only to be outshone by her. It was almost comical, like watching a clown trying to compete with a star performer...

'As Abram, Merlin, and the others engaged in a flurry of post-performance chatter, they beckoned Cody to share his thoughts.

It wasn't long before the fate of the Celestial Sounds Symphony's concertmaster for the upcoming domestic tour was sealed.

"Congratulations, Vicky! You've earned the prestigious title of concertmaster for our upcoming tour," Abram announced proudly, his eyes darting over to Merlin with a subtle hint of whose

apprentice reigned supreme.

Merlin, sensing Abram's provocation, maintained a stoic expression and applauded along with the rest, refusing to engage in any overt rivalry.

The room erupted in thunderous applause and joyful cheers, a cacophony of celebration that filled the air as Vicky basked in the adulation of her peers.

She had always stood out among her peers, her talent shining brighter than the rest. It was no

surprise, then, that she deserved the title of concertmaster.

the stage stairs with a heavy

down by the bitter

never felt more distant, more

and Darren approached her, perhaps to offer comfort

her head before leaving the performance

Cody had been eager to mentor Elyse for some time, but he suspected

the sole bearer of the truth, Richie found himself increasingly uneasy about keeping it

hand on Richie's shoulder and shook

head.

sting of a first failure is sharp, but she must find her

Richie felt increasingly uneasy.

defend Elyse, insisting that she hadn't truly failed; she

wouldn't

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voice interrupted their conversation. "Well done! You deserve to be

one your

to see Vicky standing confidently before a group of instructors, her

subtle lift of her chin, a hint of smugness

his brow and said, "Achieving victory is commendable, but there's a fine line between confidence and

stands out among her peers." Grace, wearing a displeased expression, interjected, "If only you could overcome your stage nerves, Darren. Then, perhaps you'd

by Grace's blunt critique, could only offer a helpless look in return. How could she prod at

as the newly crowned concertmaster, eagerly sought out Cody's acknowledgment. However, upon scanning the room,

"Mr. Ellsworth, where's Mr. Tucker? Wasn't he here to scout for an apprentice? I've clinched first place. Why