Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 197

Chapter 197 Vicky's Machinations

On the following morning, Elyse woke up feeling stiff and sore all over.

Descending the stairs, she noticed Jayden was nowhere to be seen and inquired, "Is Jayden in the study?"

Driscoll shook his head and offered her a glass of water. "He left early this morning. Do you need him for something important?"

Pausing her hand from massaging her waist, Elyse gave an awkward smile and replied, "No, it was just a casual question."

She drank the water quickly and then moved to the dining room for breakfast. After eating, she grabbed her violin case and headed off to the rehearsal room.

Upon arriving, Elyse immediately felt a shift in the atmosphere. The other members seemed to regard her with unusual expressions, which left her puzzled.

As she was tuning her violin, an object dropped from the stand beside her. She picked it up,

handing it back to its owner, who snatched it quickly and retreated from her.

This strange behavior only deepened Elyse's confusion. Why were they acting so distant and wary around her?

When Freddy walked in, he immediately noticed the tension

surrounding Elyse. With a serious demeanor, he approached her and said, "Come out for a

moment. I have something to tell you."

and followed him out

his concerns. "You've been targeted

orchestra last night, urging everyone to

Elyse was at a loss for words, and for a

with a hint of encouragement. "This just shows that

with a mixture of resignation and indifference. "I don't mind, as long

for Vicky. She's talented, albeit a bit distant, and I thought she

to practice. The tour is what really matters." Elyse quickly came to terms with the situation. She didn't dwell on

performance and winning the future competitions. In

her phone pressed against her

to be practicing on her own as if nothing is unusual," someone said on the other end

from her?" she asked sharply, her

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informant replied, voice tinged

with her just as they always

snapped the phone shut and began to chew on her fingernail,

previous evening's request to Abram for the competition video replayed in her mind, a move driven by a sudden, nagging doubt about her own

she had scrutinized her rival's performance post- competition, and the realization that dawned was chilling: had Elyse not faltered, the first-place trophy might have

thought muddled Vicky's confidence, casting long shadows over her

the violin virtuoso who had never known defeat, felt a crack in her armor. The specter of

with a gnawing unease that

afraid? Did Elyse not

Vicky, fueling

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