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.

in understanding.

me," Ferdinand interjected, raising his

to look at him, Rosita

warm, steady voice. "I've 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

mind showing us how the basic finger positions work for

Rosita froze.

with Gwendolyn White guiding her, she'd stumble through

is the very foundation. Since Mr. Ellsworth is so interested, why not indulge

learn too!" Mary chimed in with a playful wink at Rosita.

Rosita ducked her head, thoughts

she

stood and said, "Alright, I'll give it

she stretched out, her body swayed. Her

"Ms. Lockwood!"

cried out

director, sobered instantly, shouted,

set dissolved

rushed in and did

Rosita's eyelids fluttered open She looked pale and disoriented, glancing around at the concerned faces.

leaned over her.