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."

taken aback. Theo denied any involvement in the

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

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

Mr. Ward. I gotta

she promptly ended

have realized he had missed

a self-deprecating smile tugged

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

she stowed the necklace away, indifferent to its

to the rehearsal room. With the

a brief rehearsal before

en route to the concert hall, the team's manager distributed their uniforms, each tailored for the

your dress is different from ours.

concertmaster explains the

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

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

a hint of sarcasm, she remarked, "If you're not up to par, then practice diligently Actions speak louder

silent. However, Vicky noticed her presence. Sneering at Elyse, Vicky taunted, "You're no

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

she manded, "Put away your

with activity as everyone prepared. Elyse took her place among the others,