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 the

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

her doubts, she replied, "You're right. I must have been mistaken. My apologies

you, Mr. Ward. I

that, she promptly ended the

had missed the opportunity to present the gift

a self-deprecating smile tugged at

call, Elyse placed her phone on the table,

she stowed the necklace away,

rehearsal room. With the tour mencing the next

rehearsal before proceeding to a

en route to the concert hall, the team's

different from ours. It's a fishtail design.

concertmaster explains the

fantastic. I aspire to be a concertmaster someday,"

attire in her grasp. Upon hearing the girls' praises, she cast a scornful glance at them. "Do you honestly believe just anyone can bee the concertmaster?" Realizing her blunder, the girl who spoke awkwardly lowered her head, avoiding Vicky's gaze. Vicky

sarcasm, she remarked, "If you're not up

Elyse, Vicky taunted, "You're no different from her. Spare yourself the illusion. You'll never

Elyse retorted, "You make it sound like you'll surpass me for the rest of your life." Proudly displaying the dress

approached. Loudly, she manded, "Put away your

the others, stealing a glance at Vicky,