?<strong>Chapter 931:</strong>


    But Jayden simply turned back to Elyse with a look of irritation. “Why didn’t you tell me that ying the violin could be dangerous? You could have hurt your fingers all this time.”


    Noting his usatory tone, Elyse couldn’t help but scoff. “Please, it’s a rare urrence. I’ve never been injured by a broken string.”


    “Just because it hasn’t happened to you doesn’t mean that it never will,” Jayden replied, a part of him already wishing Elyse would give up the violin altogether.


    That finally made Elyse snap. “Even if I get hurt, I can handle myself perfectly fine. I don’t need you to fuss over me. If you’re going to keep talking like this, you might as well never show up in front of me again!”


    Jayden’s expression darkened at her threat. He only wanted her to be safe and healthy—what was so wrong with that? He wished to stay by her side forever, keeping her away from harm, no matter how minor it might seem.


    Meanwhile, Fiona watched their exchange, feeling increasingly neglected with every passing moment. She was the one who had been injured, yet Jayden barely spared her a nce. Why did he only care about Elyse?


    Numb with humiliation, Fiona stood up with her head hung low.


    Her action caught Jayden’s eye. Still stinging from Elyse’s reprimand, he barked at Fiona, “What are you doing just standing there? Are you giving up thepetition? If so, we’re leaving.”


    Truth be told, he was eager to take Elyse away. Before anyone could protest, Jayden strode over and grabbed Elyse’s hand. She frowned at him in puzzlement as he began to pull her away. Were they notpeting after all?


    “Stop!” Fiona shouted, her eyes brimming with tears. “I never said you could leave!”


    She ran over, leaving her violin case behind, and grasped Elyse’s other arm. “You can’t leave!” she screamed. “You have to stay andpete with me! I never gave you permission to go!”


    Elyse shook her head helplessly. She knew that Fiona was having an emotional outburst. “Do you really think you canpete in your current state?”


    “Why not? Are you saying that I am no better than you? I’ll have you know that I’m considered a promising talent as well!” Fiona’s voice was filled with unmistakable despair as she practically panted, ring at Jayden.


    “I want you to see that I am not inferior to Elyse. If anything, I’m much better than her! You made a huge mistake not choosing me. I’m going to show you today, and you’ll regret that decision for the rest of your life!”


    Jayden looked Fiona up and down, his anger and impatience palpable in the air. He wondered how he had ever gotten entangled with someone so delusional. One thing was for sure: if Fiona’s rants caused any misunderstandings with Elyse, he wasn’t going to let her off easily.


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