Chapter 1266:

Cody nodded approvingly. “Good. Go step-by-step. You’ll get a chance to hold your own concert one day.” “Yes, I’ll work towards a solo concert,” Elyse replied, slowly scratching her head. She wasn’t sure if she was ready for such an event. Then she asked, “By the way, Mr. Tucker, where are you headed next?” Cody smiled and replied, “In a few days, I’ll fly to Virelia to catch up with some old friends, then spend some time in the forest refining my violin skills. Irving will join me.” Irving nodded. “I want to improve my playing as well. Mr. Tucker will be giving me one-on-one instruction.” Elyse chuckled, covering her mouth. “Alright, when you’re done, I’ll come back for tips.” “I have some personal matters to deal with first. I’ll return to Lesbourg after that, though it’ll be a few days after you,” Gavin said. Elyse nodded. “Then I’ll go back with Darren first.” After a short conversation, Elyse waved them goodbye. Noticing Elyse looking thoughtfully at the car, Darren asked, “What’s on your mind?” “I just realized they didn’t ask me about my situation with Jayden,” Elyse replied. Hearing this, Darren rolled his eyes. “Isn’t that natural? You’re an adult, and they trust you to handle your relationship.” Seeing Elyse still seemed down, Darren tried to reassure her, saying, “Everyone has their own responsibilities. Elyse, your life is yours to live. Whatever happens with Jayden, they’ll always be your mentors and friends.” “You’re right,” Elyse said with a forced smile. “Adulthood comes at a price. We make our choices and face the consequences.” “When you were young, they could guard you closely and protect you from most troubles,” Darren responded. “Now that you’ve grown and matured, they’ve chosen to step back and silently watch over you. This is what mature love looks like.” Elyse nodded. “I know, but I feel lonely,” she admitted, her eyes glistening. “I miss when we used to practice together in the studio.” Darren noticed how sentimental she was. He wondered if her separation from Cody or Fiona’s imprisonment weighed on her. . . .