Chapter 80

My father had a natural grace about him, a cool, almost regal demeanor that complemented the melancholic tunes he played.

His features were as delicate as they were striking, giving him an air of untouchable beauty, like a prince in a tragic fairy tale. Morris said, "If one person could pick up this trophy twenty-four years from now, I think that person would be you."

He looked at me, his eyes determined.

I responded in a low voice, "I'll do my best."

the time I responded, the fifth contestant had already taken the stage and started playing, and the crew ushered me off to get set up.

I felt a surge of adrenaline, my heart racing even faster now.

I stood up and made my way backstage to prepare.

I went backstage and tried to play like I usually do by visualising the piano in my head, but failed.

Because when I tried to do so, my fingers trembled slightly and my hands felt cold, a result of the nerves that were now taking hold.

I took deep breaths, trying to steady myself, but the anxiety clung to me like a shadow.

Suddenly, I felt a warm hand gently take mine, the touch grounding me instantly.

I turned, surprised to see Leo standing behind me.

His presence was unexpected, especially given the tension between us recently.

"What brings you here?"

I asked, my voice a mix of surprise and confusion.

have a lot of business with

into a faint smile, one that seemed to carry a thousand unsaid words, yet the

there's a lot waiting for me to

paused, his gaze

୦୦୦୦

more important than work-especially when it comes to... us. My Luna

was silently trying to offer me

drift apart. I shouldn't have lashed out at I just care about you too

meeting his

it did nothing

the time

coldly pushed him

don't we? I'm about to go on

and kissed on my

on the top of my head caught me

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between us, and as I looked up, his eyes met mine with a

Alpha," he murmured,

around my waist, pulling

beautiful today,"

me on

wearing a t-shirt and jeans, no makeup, and my hair was

the way he looked

then, this

gown was a vision of elegance, the fabric cascading around me

delicate patterns of vines

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