Kendra then seized Lindsey’s arm and announced to Monica, “Ms.

Hughes, you’re right.

Lindsey adores the violin.

She’s been longing for a chance to play for you, perhaps to receive some guidance.

Monica regarded Kendra with a look of disdain, then turned to Lindsey with a warm smile.

“Alright, that’s fine by me.

Lindsey lifted her gaze to the violin resting on the shelf by the pool.

It had been ages since she last played, and the sight of her old instrument stirred something deep within her.

Yet, she dismissed the thought with a shake of her head.

“No, let’s not.

It’s been too long.

I’ve probably forgotten how to play,” she said.

“Just give it a try.

There’s hardly anyone around.

It won’t hurt,”

her voice as encouraging as

Kendra reached out, seized Lindsey’s arm, and tugged her toward the

“Come on, Linds, Ms.

Hughes is right.

This chance is rare.

Stop making excuses.

to play

“Kendra, stop it.

Lindsey protested, detesting Kendra’s

pressing Lindsey’s hand

“Stop being stubborn, Linds.

thinking

You loved the violin.

because of

held that grudge for

know you’re dying to

Don’t be shy.

but before he could act, the scuffle

splash, she

the poolside, tears streaming down her face, yet a slight smile betrayed

one who had nudged Lindsey into the

the splash, a shadowy figure

only to be hoisted up by

had come to

on his forehead, and his shirt clung to his toned

from the ground and wrapped it around

her drenched shoulders as he scanned her

“Linds, are you alright?”

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