Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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Chapter 226 Stunning the Audience!

Chapter 226 Stunning the Audience

full quickly understood her thoughts His intention was for his daughter to embarrass herself, so be stor a look at Sadie and said, "What's all the fuss about! Go back now"

Sadie felt a twinge of frustration After all, in the past, when Bill spoke like that, it was always directed at me not at her.

She felt even more indignant inside. Could it be that you, as the daughter of the Gardners, can't even play the violin? What a joke."

I gave a faint smile. "Actually, I don't know how to play the violin

Anna showed up today as well. I'm sure she's quietly observing every move I make

The last time I pushed myself beyond my limits and tried a new approach, it was challenging to shake off some old habits while playing the violin.

I wouldn't let her see through me, but I couldn't stand Sadie, this newcomer, stirring things up and causing

a scene in front of me.

She grinned. "Dad, look at Zoey. She doesn't have to do anything, just be a pretty face and marry someone. But I have to work so hard, and you still don't like me. It's not fair!" Even if no one dared to speak up now, once she placed that blame on me...

I worried that in the future, everyone would see Mrs. Bolton as insignificant. I couldn't seem to blend into the circle of ladies. I would just become a subject of gossip after tea.

Sadie's actions wouldn't benefit her in the long run because the Gardners' reputation was shared. In the past, Bill let her have her way, but now, in the new battlefield he made, her antics only served to hinder him. pulling him down without her realizing it.

At this moment, I feared that Bill might have already developed the intention to kill her.

Before I even made my move, Bill was already heading toward me and Philippa. At that moment, even if Sadie harmed herself with a knife, not even God could save her.

As her emotions reached their peak, I spoke up, "But today, we are honored by everyone's presence, and as the host, I should express my gratitude. I'm not an expert at the violin, but thankfully, my husband taught me how to play the piano. If you don't mind, my husband and I would like to perform a piece for you. Please don't laugh."

I spoke earnestly, knowing that this wasn't a competition, and the guests present weren't foolish enough to make things difficult for me.

Bill and Philippa exchanged worried glances, I gave her a reassuring smile. "It's fine"

Then, I gently patted Carter's hand. "Shall we play together?"

I noticed a flicker of surprise in his eyes before he casually replied, "Sure."

With Damian's help, he sat down on the piano stool next to me.

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retrieved the sheet music, while Sadie grossed her arms and scoffed, "No wonder you want to play the piano. Looks like you can just rely on sonicone else. Play a few notes and claim it as your own?" "Enough" Bill shot her a cold

Ashley into the Hudsons' matters, Bill had been displeased

sheet music, and Carter quickly flipped

was impressed by his sharp

and asked. "Shall

""Yes" I replied.

fingers brushed the keys, the lively notes took me back to when I

sun was shining brightly, and the sound of cicadas from the hot summer filled the air. I followed the melody of the piano as it led me up the winding staircase of the Bolton Residence, all the way to the attic. When I opened the door, a rush of wind came through the window, making the white curtains flutter

young man in white, sitting before the black piano, in a warm. golden glow. His nimble fingers

scene from a

landed on the keys, our gazes

us to that

and the black and white keys seemed to pulse with life beneath his

we had never played this piece together before, our playing flowed

we first

gazed at the sky as though it were within

hardship to relive

having journeyed through this world, still mesmerized

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turn the pages of time, only to find ourselves

through the

in my own

and what was

my youth into

my fingers, I played a lively tune of

it guide me wherever

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paused in silence, only to break

applause moments later.

all these years, our first duct

of Carter and I playing the piano together under the

could be.

instant. Luke's eyes

and wondered if their daughters, had they lived, would have been as remarkable as I was Some

Carter's legs or the fact that I was merely a

intention of outshining me, believing that the entire orchestra was there to serve