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After dinner, Charlie and Penelope took their leave to go home first.

Judith invited Susan and Ben to stick around for a casual get–together.

Even though they called it a get–together, it was just an intimate affair with no one from outside their small circle.

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Judith had prepared some exquisite pastries for everyone, and they all chatted and talked together.

Penny stood up on her own initiative, speaking in a gentle voice, “Shall I play a piano piece for you?”

Judith smiled at Susan, “Penny’s been learning to play the piano since she was six and she’s even won international recognition. We’re in for a real performance.”

Susan nodded, looking forward to Penny’s performance with anticipation.

Penny was left speechless.

The naive and sweet look on Susan’s face almost made her lose all motivation to compete.

No way! She couldn’t let the enemy break her resolve.

Penny thought to herself, “Susan must be pretending to be foolish.”

She must not be deceived by Susan’s act.

Penny took a deep breath, performed an elegant curtsy, and then sat down at the piano.

“Miss Nicholas’s demeanor is so graceful,” complimented Susan.

Penny’s every move was indeed beautiful.

After all, she had undergone years of deportment training; every stillness and motion was exquisitely graceful.

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Penny found herself tongue–tied.

Listening to this praise, she was definitely not pleased.

to show

did this to make Susan feel inferior and jealous,

Penny came to understand that without ever

proved to be a tough cookie: her nature made

and then

and to make Susan feel envious, jealous, and hateful,

“Moonlight Sonata”

was both widely known and

practiced the

with the intention of making a striking impression, she

her performance of the Moonlight Sonata, it was truly magnificent. She hit

end of the piece, Penny couldn’t wait to see

Jealousy? Or hatred?

suddenly looking forward to it.

she saw Susan genuinely and

applause filled the

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didn’t quite

not the

the

art was out of my league, but hearing this live, I’ve really come to appreciate the piano’s beauty. Miss Nicholas’s playing is something

but laugh, “Penny’s level, compared to those masters, is still far behind. If you like it, I’ll take

said this partly out of modesty and partly as a matter

pursed her lips, feeling a

professional level,

Mom saying this to start sidelining her, laying the groundwork for Susan’s

thoughts spiraled, leading her to impulsively say, “I’m definitely no match for the experts. But I’m curious about Mrs. Landor’s talents. Maybe she could

was momentarily

Ben laughed.

at Penny

and said, “Back in Tonico, the daughters of high society usually play an instrument, be it piano, violin, or harp. Mrs. Landor, which do you play? We have a variety of instruments here, so whatever your choice, I’m

her gaze for a moment before a slight smile appeared, “Sorry, I don’t play any

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instrument is just a tool. If

the conditions to learn an instrument when

a pang of heartache.

looked through the materials, understanding very well the life Susan had when

young.

Millers would have taken everything Susan had to offer if they could; they didn’t even care about her well–being, let alone

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