Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 263

Abbey paused for a moment, wanting to take another look, but the girl had turned away, making it impossible for her to get a clear view.

She was sure she must have seen it wrong.

Who would string a bunch of gemstones together to make a bracelet?

She had come to this party specifically to find out who her brother had given that box of gemstones to. She wondered if she would meet the person today.

She redirected her gaze, continuing to scan the room.

It had been a while since Abbey had seen Joy, the little girl still as sweet and endearing as ever. Cordelia watched her, especially when she flashed that kind smile, feeling her heart melt a bit.

She reached out, engaging in a sign language conversation with Joy, "What have you been up to lately?"

Joy signed back, "I've composed a piece, can you check it out for me later?"

"Of course," Cordelia signed back.

After their chat, Joy tugged on Cordelia, wanting to take her aside.

Mrs. Collins watched them go, feeling relieved, and turned to Lorna, "Let the girls have their fun, come keep me company."

Lorna, hoping her daughter would make more friends, nodded in agreement and told Cordelia, "Go ahead, have fun!"

So, Cordelia followed Joy to a quiet corner. Since it wasn't appropriate to play the piano during the party, they sat down, with Joy pretending the coffee table was her piano, asking for Cordelia's advice on her composition.

Cordelia listened intently, imagining the music in her head.

Joy had a real knack for composition, a pity she couldn't hear it. Cordelia thought this as she pointed out a couple of mistakes.

Joy's eyes widened in realization, looking incredibly adorable.

"Where's your teacher?" Cordelia asked.

had been learning piano from Master Stanton, who had to return to Ontoky City

Cordelia nodded.

of a talker, they comfortably

a distance, Abbey frowned upon seeing

all her life. When she had sought treatment in Ontoky City as a child, she had stayed at their place, so Abbey was protective

advantage of Ms. Collins being deaf, uses her love for piano to

Abbey clenched her jaw.

was naive; could she

But Joy couldn't hear, so how could she

some sort of

were taking advantage of Joy's deafness to deceive

someone who

stood up abruptly, calling out, "Joy! Why are you here alone? Come join

Cordelia was puzzled.

around, she saw a girl with a proud posture

Cordelia squinted her eyes.

Alone...

Was she being ignored?

saw Abbey too, waving back

between Joy and Cordelia, then taking Joy's hand, she said, "You're too

l

Be careful not

and sensitive by nature, immediately sensed Abbey's hostility

one of her few true friends, besides Lia. Despite finding communication with her challenging, Abbey genuinely cared for her.

but Abbey held her hand, stopping her, and

looked

came over, squeezing next to Cordelia and said, "Cordelia, could

aside, allowing Hayley to sit down, who then turned to Abbey with a flattering smile, "Ms. Robinson, how about we

and coldly suggested, "Let's play bridge. Do you know

Hayley hesitated, visibly struggling.