?<strong>Chapter 1231:</strong>


    Geraldine inhaled deeply. “When the roof caved in during the concert, Fiona’s arm was struck by falling debris. The doctors say she might never y the violin again.”


    Elyse asked softly, “Is it really that bad?”


    “Yes, it was quite a shock to hear,” Geraldine sighed. “She is a violinist. It’s a huge blow for her.”


    Elyse was silent for a moment, absorbing the news. “Where is she now? Is she still in the hospital?”


    “She’s there, waiting for surgery,” Geraldine answered. “The oue will determine if she can ever y again.”


    There was a brief silence before Geraldine added cautiously, “Do you want to go see her?”


    Elyse hesitated and then said, “She probably doesn’t want to see me right now.”


    Since Fiona couldn’t y the violin, Elyse hesitated even more. She worried that if she visited Fiona, thetter might think she was just trying to show off.


    Geraldine replied sympathetically, “That could be true. I’ve heard she’s been quite aggressivetely, snapping at everyone around her.”


    “I’ll stay away then,” Elyse said. “I don’t want to upset her further.”


    Elyse finished her chat with Geraldine, hung up, and was about to lie down to rest when a knock at the door interrupted her.


    Surprised, she opened it to find Louise standing there, visibly frustrated, with a small suitcase in hand. “Louise?” Elyse said, confused. “How did you know I was here?”


    “As a princess, finding your location is just a few clicks away,” Louise replied, rolling her eyes. She set her suitcase on the floor before gracefully seating herself in a nearby chair. Crossing her legs and folding her arms, she maintained her poise, even in her annoyance.


    Elyse blinked, handed her a bottle of water, and asked curiously, “Did Garret make you angry?”


    Louise scoffed, “Please. One man doesn’t have the power to make me angry.”


    Elyse raised an eyebrow. “Oh? If one man isn’t enough, maybe two? What about Edward? Did he make you angry too?”


    Louise’s expression darkened. “No… actually, three, including my hot-headed brother, Chesney.”


    Elyse pulled up a chair and sat beside her. “All three ganging up on you? That’s too much. Forget them—hang out with me instead.”


    Louise sighed. “They’re all lunatics. I live with them every day. It’s only a matter of time before I go crazy too.”


    Elyse scratched her nose, unsure how to offerfort. Louise took a sip of water, then looked at Elyse thoughtfully. “So, how are things between you and Jayden?”


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