Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Your House Is Haunted.

Darren shook his head when Elyse asked about Cody's choice, saying that no one really knew. "Everyone thinks he won't choose anyone, but I heard that he plans to stay in the city for a period of time and he's not in a rush to leave," he explained.

After that, he covered his mouth with his hand and sighed. "I've never seen Vicky cry in so many years. Her self-esteem has been shattered."

Elyse asked if it was just Cody's rejection, to which Darren replied, "Partly. Abram invited reporters and senior leaders. He thought Vicky would definitely be chosen, but she ended up getting humiliated."

Darren snickered, saying, "Vicky's self-esteem was shattered in that moment."© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Elyse and Freddy exchanged a look, commenting on Darren's long-standing feud with Vicky. Darren raised a hand to cut Elyse off, saying, "She's been mocking me for years and I didn't say anything. Today, can't I have a good laugh?"

Freddy shrugged and said, "Sure, but take a look behind you first."

Darren turned around to find Vicky's eyes full of humiliation and resentment, glaring at him as if she wanted to tear him apart.

However, he wasn't afraid and added with a smirk, "Do you need to change locations to go cry now?"

Vicky wiped her eyes and shot back, "Losers don't have the right to mock me. Let's see how you feel after you win."

He replied with indifference, "Well, it's my first time seeing a winner so

humiliated."

Vicky snorted and said nothing else, having competed with Darren for years. She walked up to them and bumped into Darren before glaring fiercely at Elyse.

To Elyse's surprise, Vicky wasn't going to say anything and just left unhappily.

"Don't fret about her. She's been cocooned in accolades for so long; it's high time she savored a dose of defeat," Darren remarked.

He looked away from Vicky and said to Elyse, "Do you know what Cody said about Vicky's music before he left?"

Elyse was curious and asked, "What did he say?"

Darren replied, "He said her playing was all skill and no emotion. Her music fails to captivate or connect with the audience, and he suggested she tone down her arrogance."

Elyse almost burst out laughing.

"Mr. Tucker really has sharp eyes," Freddy joined. "He could see it in just one performance!" Darren nodded in agreement. "That's why he's one of the best."

As Elyse listened to the conversation, she couldn't help but remember that Richie had said almost

the same thing when he asked her to play in the park.

It dawned on her that music devoid of a soul is hollow and lifeless.

A performer couldn't lose their soul.

She gained a newfound understanding of music.

Elyse was disappointed when she returned home and found out that Jayden wasn't there. She asked Driscoll, "Where is Jayden?"

"He went to the hospital, but there's been a traffic jam and he's delayed." Driscoll noticed her disappointment and asked with concern, "What's wrong? Are you unhappy?"

Feeling sad, Elyse told Driscoll, "I lost. I didn't become the concertmaster."

Driscoll comforted her, saying, "Even if you're not selected, we all think that you're the best." Elyse didn't say anything and just sat on the sofa, sulking.

Driscoll noticed this and sent a message to Jayden, who was actually dealing with a business problem instead of going to the hospital as he had claimed earlier.

When Jayden received the message, he guessed Elyse must be in a bad mood and ordered the driver to speed up.

He rushed home in half an hour, where he was greeted by Bryce at the entrance, who had dark circles under his eyes and walked unsteady.

Bryce greeted Jayden. "Jayden, I need to talk to you."

Hearing that, he raised an eyebrow and said they could talk inside the house.

He then controlled his wheelchair and moved toward the living room.

The second he arrived, Elyse stood up to greet him while Bryce couldn't hold back any longer and

shouted, "I can't live in this house anymore! Your house is haunted, and I can't sleep at night!"

Elyse felt a pang of unease as she thought of the man from her "dream" again.

Jayden glanced at Bryce and asked, "Will you leave after dinner?"