Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter 112

Every few minutes, Brenda would ask if I was thirsty or if I wanted to eat something, but Sharon politely turned down each offer on my

behalf.

Since my performance was scheduled last, it wasn't until around 9:00 pm that someone finally came to let me know it was time to get ready. By then, I was already feeling a bit sleepy-between being used to going to bed early and not sleeping well over the past couple of days, I was struggling to stay alert.

Right before I left, I thought I caught a glimpse of Leah again, slipping into the dressing room. Strange.

I didn't think much of it. Taking a deep breath, I made my way onto the stage.

The moment the audience saw me, a buzz of conversation filled the room.

"Oh wow, it's Evelyn Wiley. Does she even know how to play the piano? And she's the grand finale?"

"She's so pretty, like one of those rich girls from a wealthy family."

mean

chatter and noise made it clear that it wasn't the best environment for a performance. Still, I calmly took my seat, smoothed the creases in my dress, and gently placed my hands on the piano. After a quick glance at the

technique, but what

before, but her playing

though she kept a smile plastered on

a second, as if everyone was absorbing what they'd just heard. Then, all at

believe it. Evelyn is actually an amazing

the Wiley family,

Her dress is stunning too. She's the perfect image of

enough. She

just finished putting on my regular clothes

open the door," a voice called

to Leah's earlier appearance near the dressing room. It seemed like

I opened the door to find several people standing