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.

nodded in understanding. "Yeah, you should rest if you're

Ferdinand interjected, raising his hand

to look at him,

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 the

glanced at Rosita, still the perfect gentleman. "Ms. Lockwood, would you mind showing us how the basic

Rosita froze.

Even with Gwendolyn White guiding her, she'd stumble

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

a playful wink at Rosita.

Rosita ducked her head,

she made up

said, "Alright, I'll give

out, her body

"Ms. Lockwood!"

cried out

shouted, "Doctor-get a

dissolved into

rushed in and did

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

her.