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."

Theo denied any

the possibility further, she heard Theo's derisive tone. "Why would I give you a birthday gift? Don't delude

I must have been

you, Mr. Ward.

she promptly ended

realized he had missed the opportunity to present the gift

this, a self-deprecating smile tugged at his

table, retrieved the ruby necklace once more, and inspected

necklace away, indifferent to

rehearsal room. With the tour

brief rehearsal before proceeding to

hall, the team's manager

from ours.

the concertmaster explains the distinction

fantastic. I aspire to be a concertmaster someday," one of the girls

girls' praises, she cast a scornful glance at them. "Do you honestly believe just anyone can bee the concertmaster?" Realizing her blunder,

one to coddle inpetence. With a hint of sarcasm, she remarked, "If you're

Sneering at Elyse, Vicky taunted, "You're no different from

the rest of your life." Proudly displaying the dress in her hand, Vicky replied, "I did this time, didn't

approached. Loudly, she manded, "Put away your attire.

took her place among the others, stealing a glance at