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."

aback. Theo denied any involvement in

possibility further, she heard Theo's derisive tone. "Why would I give you

doubts, she replied, "You're right. I must

Ward. I

she promptly

had missed the opportunity to

on this, a self-deprecating smile

concluding the call, Elyse placed her phone on the table, retrieved the ruby necklace once more, and

the necklace

rehearsal room. With

rehearsal before proceeding

to the concert hall, the team's manager distributed their

is different from ours. It's

being the concertmaster explains the distinction in

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

anyone can bee the concertmaster?" Realizing her blunder, the girl who spoke awkwardly lowered

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

the exchange but remained silent. However, Vicky noticed her presence. Sneering at Elyse, Vicky taunted, "You're no different from her. Spare yourself the illusion. You'll never wear

rest of your life." Proudly displaying the dress in her hand, Vicky replied, "I

manager approached. Loudly, she manded, "Put away your attire. Rehearsal is about

the others, stealing a glance at Vicky, who