Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband

Chapter 1538:

Dolores had spun her web to trap Shaun, but Jayden, working in the shadows, ensured her plans unraveled before they could even take root.

After spending a few quiet days at home, Elyse and Chloe boarded a plane bound for Manfek. Upon landing, Elyse quickly notified Jayden of her safe arrival before heading to the hotel.noveldrama

But fate, it seemed, had woven a surprise into their itinerary. At the hotel lobby, they stumbled upon familiar faces.

“Nick! Celeste! What brings you here?” Elyse exclaimed, removing her sunglasses and dashing toward them with delight.

Nick greeted her with a gentle smile. “I was invited to perform here, and Ms. Griffin came along to make sure I didn’t trip over my own shadow. It’s my first time performing on an international stage, after all.”

Celeste, arms crossed, didn’t look particularly thrilled. “How many times do I have to tell you? Don’t call me Celeste. We are not that close.” Elyse scratched her head, caught in an awkward moment. “Right. Sorry, Ms. Griffin. Noted.”

Celeste gave a curt nod of approval. “Good. Now listen. You’re all performing for royalty, which means no room for error. Understood?”

Nick nodded with calm determination. “Yes, Ms. Griffin. I’m ready.”

Elyse chimed in with eager enthusiasm, “Me too! I won’t let you down.”

Satisfied, Celeste said, “The performance is the day after tomorrow. Until then, you’ll scout the venue and dedicate the rest of your time to training. That includes you, Elyse Lloyd.”

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Elyse blinked in surprise. She hadn’t expected to be part of the rigorous routine.

Later, as they waited for the elevator, Nick hung back and leaned in to whisper, “Elyse, a word of advice: don’t let your mind wander when practicing with Ms. Griffin. She’s not as forgiving as you might think.”

Elyse was skeptical. “For real? How strict can she be? Cody was the strict one.”

Nick shot her a knowing glance, his tone full of sympathy. “You’ll find out soon enough. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

Elyse brushed off his words—until reality struck like a lightning bolt that afternoon. When they gathered at a nearby park for practice, Celeste’s stern demeanor took center stage.

She stood before them, ruler in hand, her expression as unyielding as a granite cliff. “Let’s start with Golden Butterfly. Begin!”

Elyse raised her violin and started playing, but her gaze kept drifting to the ruler in Celeste’s hand.

One glance became two, and then—disaster struck. Her fingers faltered, and the melody crumbled.

Nick stopped playing, his eyes filled with silent pity.

Frozen like a deer caught in headlights, Elyse looked up at Celeste with a sheepish grin. “Sorry! I, uh… got distracted.”

Celeste’s sharp gaze could have sliced through steel. “You truly are Cody’s student—getting distracted in the middle of a piece!”

Elyse swallowed hard, her breath shallow as though even breathing too loudly might provoke another scolding.

Nearby, Chloe stood as still as a statue, her phone buzzing in her hand. When Jayden asked what Elyse was up to, Chloe hesitated before typing back, “Getting a taste of discipline.”

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