Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 370

The crew worked with impressive speed. In just a few minutes, Don came hurrying over, cradling an acoustic lute in his arms.

He offered it to Rosita with an encouraging smile. "Ms. Lockwood, you can do it!"

Rosita stared at the instrument, momentarily lost for words.

Briony watched her, a subtle, knowing smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

"Ms. Lockwood, everyone's looking forward to this. You're not going to let us down, are you?"

Rosita turned to meet Briony's gaze.

Briony's eyes glimmered, almost teasing, challenging her with a hint of mischief.

She's doing this on purpose!

Rosita clenched her fists, willing herself to stay calm in front of the crowd.

Forcing a gentle smile, she replied softly, "I'm sorry, I'm not feeling well today. I'm afraid I wouldn't play well, so I'd rather not embarrass myself."

A wave of disappointment swept over the group, but it was clear Rosita wasn't well, and no one wanted to push her.

"If Ms. Lockwood isn't feeling up to it, let's leave it for another time," Driscoll said tactfully.

let down but nodded in understanding. "Yeah, you should rest if

interjected, raising his

turned to look at

always been fascinated by folk music, but never really had a chance to explore it. From what I know, folk tunes use a pentatonic scale-five simple notes represented by 'Do, Re, Mi, Sol, La' in Western music, much like

Lockwood, would you mind showing us how the basic finger positions work for these

Rosita froze.

learning the pentatonic scale three days ago. Even with Gwendolyn White guiding her, she'd stumble through it; playing in front of everyone now

the very foundation.

playful wink at Rosita. "Just a quick demo of the five

her head,

later, she made

"Alright,

the lute in Don's hands, but the moment she stretched out, her body swayed. Her eyes fluttered shut,

"Ms. Lockwood!"

voices cried

shouted, "Doctor-get

dissolved into

staff rushed in and

She looked pale and disoriented, glancing around at

over her.