Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 185 Not The Best Performer

Cody nodded, his tone calm as he remarked, "I could tell. You were sweating bullets." Looking up at Cody, Elyse subconsciously touched her back and felt the sweat there.

"I was too nervous to even notice," she admitted awkwardly.

Cody gazed at her violin and asked, "Ever practiced so hard your strings snapped?"

"No, never." Elyse shook her head.

"You need to push yourself to that extent. It's the only way to shake off the nerves and master

your craft on stage," Cody advised, his eyes seeing more than just her face.

After a moment of silence, Cody continued, "You've got talent, but you're not putting in enough practice. You're not as polished as Vicky."

It took Elyse a moment to realize Cody was critiquing her and offering advice.

"Thank you for the advice, Mr. Tucker!" Elyse felt a surge of hope. She had been feeling down, thinking she'd never gain Cody's approval.

she felt she

ask for Cody's number. After hesitating, she asked softly, "Mr. Tucker, could I have your number? In case I have any music

Cody exchanged

Elyse felt a renewed sense of

alone." Cody waved her off, seeing

heard Cody's comments, she trotted out of

back to the practice room, where other orchestra

their attention, Elyse said, "I won't give up. I'll

time."

doubt you can beat Vicky next time," Rebekah interjected, her tone dripping with disdain. "Compared to Vicky, you're nothing. Don't

moved to defend Elyse, but

didn't want others getting

recall correctly, you didn't even make it to the second round! You're not even as good as me. What gives you the right to

not as good as you, but you're

in the crowd couldn't hold back anymore, saying, "We all know you've been sucking up to Vicky lately. I saw you following her around the other

obsessed with Vicky? Are you her lapdog now?" Elyse laughed,

she spat, "What are you so proud of? I may not be as