#71 “This woman is terribly sassy.”

The concert was an extraordinary experience, leaving Sophia and Evelyn thoroughly enchanted throughout the performance. The music rekindled Sophia’s deep passion for her own instrument. It was a part of herself she held dear, a realm where she could express her innermost emotions with the utmost sincerity.

Sophia felt a profound sense of gratitude for the opportunity she had during her student years to perform with Maestro Paus. Each time she listened to his compositions, it filled her with nostalgia for those cherished times.

Evelyn, deeply moved, couldn’t hold back her tears during the final piece. The entire hall appeared to collectively hold its breath, and as the last note resonated through the air, it erupted into thunderous applause.

“That was simply amazing,” Evelyn remarked, her voice trembling with emotion. Sophia smiled warmly, replying, “Just like every time.”

The remainder of the evening was dedicated to celebrating Caroline’s birthday. Guests lined up to offer their gifts and heartfelt best wishes. Sophia and Evelyn joined the procession to greet the evening’s host.

Standing just ahead of them, Megan eagerly shared her admiration for Caroline and Alexander. Megan gushed about how much she adored Caroline and how she was her role model.

Her words, however, came across as excessively ingratiating to Sophia, who believed that birthday wishes should be offered sincerely and from the heart. It seemed to Sophia that Megan was doing everything in her power to flatter Caroline.

When it was finally Sophia’s turn to offer her well-wishes, Megan was nearby, watching with interest.

“Happy birthday, Caroline,” Sophia began with genuine warmth. “I wish you an abundance of health, happiness, and love. May this violin bring you as much joy as it has brought me over the years. I find the instrument truly magnificent, and I’m certain it will find a splendid home in your company.”

Caroline embraced Sophia in a warm hug and expressed her heartfelt gratitude.

sincerely. “I’m so delighted you

smiled warmly and returned the

soon

private birthday party,” Megan said with a feigned laugh. “Actually, Sophia, why

more like a half-hearted afterthought. Evelyn was on the verge of intervening when Sophia responded with a

the concert, but thank you for

be a

and I’m

warm. “Work will still be there when you return. After all, work existed before us, and it will

sure,” Sophia began, but was

it would mean a lot

birthday, Sophia nodded with

for a little while,

finish, Megan let out a high-pitched squeal. “Oh gosh, how could I forget?” Megan

recognizing this as another piece of Megan’s theatrical

present, 11 Megan announced loudly for everyone to hear. Megan didn’t even give Caroline the opportunity to unwrap the gift herself. She eagerly unveiled the box, revealing the diamond necklace

probably didn’t have time to buy Caroline a gift, given how work is

respond, Caroline came to her defense. “Sophia’s presence here tonight is the most precious gift to me,” Caroline declared,

examined the necklace briefly before closing the box. Evelyn couldn’t help but smile at the evident disappointment

I’m sure he wants

warmth and affection towards Sophia were rather surprising. Although they hadn’t interacted much before, Caroline seemed eager to foster a connection with her and

even though she couldn’t ignore

could engage in arguments and disagreements with Alexander, doing the same with this friendly woman proved to be much

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