Chapter 229 Prompted by Kailee’s inquiry, all eyes suddenly shifted towards Elizabeth, awaiting her response.

Elizabeth pressed her lips into a thin line, hesitating for a moment.

Kailee’s chest swelled with triumph, misinterpreting Elizabeth’s hesitation as a sign of retreat.

Worried Elizabeth might evade the moment, Kailee tightened her grip and tugged her toward the piano, with mock encouragement.

“Elizabeth, since you’ve prepared this gift, it must be something you’re confident about.

Take your time—we’re all so eager to hear it.”

Albin blinked in surprise.

He hadn’t expected Kailee to press Elizabeth into performing so openly.

He felt a twinge of guilt, as he realized his earlier display had inadvertently cornered Elizabeth into an awkward position.

scrambled

no idea Elizabeth and

for her?” he

expression unreadable, as

Kailee’s smile brightened.

That would be a bit… disrespectful, don’t you think?” Her eyes gleamed

Albin,

mind if Elizabeth steals your spotlight,”

she added with a sugary tone, “Isn’t

and steady, betraying

the gift I prepared

a

moved quickly, pulling out a chair for Elizabeth before

to

to help Elizabeth

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