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,”

encouraging as it was

seized Lindsey’s arm, and tugged

“Come on, Linds, Ms.

Hughes is right.

This chance is rare.

Stop making excuses.

need to play shy,” she

“Kendra, stop it.

go,” Lindsey protested, detesting Kendra’s

Kendra was relentless, pressing Lindsey’s hand against

“Stop being stubborn, Linds.

just thinking of

You loved the violin.

because of your

held that grudge

know you’re dying

Don’t be shy.

as he watched Kendra’s persistent hold, but before he could act, the scuffle sent Lindsey tumbling forward into

a splash, she hit the

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

one who had nudged Lindsey into the water during their

shadowy figure shed

gasping for air, only to

had come to

and his shirt

up his jacket from the ground and wrapped it around Lindsey, who

her drenched shoulders as

“Linds, are you alright?”

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