Chapter 255 Pearce Benson

Jayden's face was impassive as he said, "I didn't mean it ike that. Why do you always take it the wrong way?"

Elyse managed a tight smile. "Oh, so you didn't mean any of it?"

She got up quickly, changed into another outfit, and was ready to leave. Jayden tried to follow her,

but his struggle to get into his wheelchair slowed him down.

Elyse didn't wait around; she walked out of the room, violin case in hand.

As she reached the bottom of the stairs, Driscoll approached her with an update. "Just so you

know, Miss Tracy Bernard had left early. Would you like to grab some breakfast

She gave a listless shake of her head. "No, thanks. !'ll skip breakfast."

Driscoll caught the frostiness in her demeanor and concluded that Jayden had yet to smooth things over.

After departing from the house, Elyse took a taxi to a secluded park, dedicating her morning to practice. Later, she made her way to a university practice room for a planned meeting with Cody. Noticing Elyse, he quickly dismissed them with a nod

"Your students?" Elyse asked, a hint of curiosity coloring her tone.

"Not quite," Cody answered, his eyes briefly scanning a document before him. "I'm just subbing

for a friend this week. Those two were here to pepper me with questions."

of envy for the students able to seek Cody's

for herself.

Cody inquired, setting aside the document

spiked as she cradled her violin. "I've put everything into this. Today, I'm here to

approvingly. "Alright, let's

no time, gesturing for her to begin

the violin

playing.

piece "Erlkénig" was notoriously challenging-known for tripping up even seasoned professionals

never before tackled

bit her lip and looked at Cody with a

smile, Cody asked, "Did you notice

nodded, more embarrassed than before. It wasn't just

several Wort.

gently took the violin from her, ready to

something," he said,

be missing out on the complete story. Head over there to dive

instruction, Elyse immediately attempted the piece again,

improvement in

exclaimed, surprised and elated at her

was undeniable, reminiscent of

reflection in Elyse's talent left him momentarily dazed. Elyse's prompt brought him back to reality, and he cleared his throat to mask

sounded so heavy, almost like it wasn't meant to lift spirits."

pierced through her facade as he spoke with an understanding tone. "You don't have to lie to me. I know your music -your emotions are woven into it. I can hear the pain and sadness." Elyse was taken aback; she hadn't expected Cody to discern her emotional state simply through her

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