Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 231

Experience the Concertmaster's Sensation

Theo was in the midst of overtime work at the pany when Elyse's call came through. Engrossed in reading an important document, he hesitated to answer, not wanting to be interrupted by the phone.

Glancing at the caller ID nonchalantly, his anticipation heightened upon seeing it was

Elyse.

What could she possibly want? Theo's pulse quickened as he picked up his phone. Deliberately allowing it to ring thrice, he finally pressed the answer button slowly.

"Why are you calling?" His tone betrayed no emotion.

Meanwhile, Elyse examined the ruby necklace in her hand and inquired casually, "I received a birthday gift. Did you give it to me?"

Theo was on the verge of confessing that it was indeed from him.

Having purchased the ruby necklace at an auction, he had long intended to present it to her. Yet, he harbored doubts about her acceptance, hence the delay.

Suddenly, it dawned on Theo that she hadn't called to express gratitude but to ascertain whether it was his gift.

Knowing Elyse's disposition, he speculated that if she learned it was from him, she might return it. He responded, "I don't know anything about a birthday gift. You must have mistaken."

was taken aback. Theo denied any involvement in the

tone.

she replied, "You're right. I must

Ward.

promptly ended the

he had missed

on this, a self-deprecating smile tugged at his

placed her phone on the table, retrieved the ruby

the necklace away, indifferent

rehearsal room. With the tour mencing the next

in a brief rehearsal

team's manager distributed their uniforms, each

ours.

concertmaster explains

be a concertmaster someday," one of the

Realizing her blunder, the girl who spoke

one to coddle inpetence. With a hint of sarcasm, she remarked, "If you're not

Sneering at Elyse, Vicky taunted,

rest of your life." Proudly displaying the dress in

as the manager approached. Loudly, she manded, "Put away your attire.

took her place among the others,