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.

felt she had a

to ask for Cody's number. After hesitating, she asked softly, "Mr.

hesitation, Cody exchanged numbers with

Elyse felt

linger here alone." Cody waved her

as Elyse heard Cody's comments, she trotted out of

the practice room, where other orchestra members surrounded

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

time."

I doubt you can beat Vicky next time," Rebekah interjected, her tone dripping with disdain. "Compared to Vicky, you're

Elyse, but she

want others getting

gaze squarely, Elyse retorted, "I may be at the bottom, but what about you? If I 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

I'm not as good as you, but you're just going to keep getting beaten

hold back anymore, saying, "We all know you've been sucking up to Vicky lately. I saw you following her around the other day, buying snacks for her like

now?" Elyse laughed, calling her out. Caught off guard, Rebekah paled, her arrogance

I may not be as