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.

hair, he scrambled for

no idea Elizabeth and

about I just present it for her?” he offered, hoping

remained silent, her expression unreadable,

Kailee’s smile brightened.

you think?” Her eyes

on, Albin,

if

added with a sugary tone, “Isn’t that right,

slow and steady, betraying

the gift I prepared

a

moved quickly, pulling out a chair for Elizabeth before slipping over to

dropped to a

going to help

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