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."

doesn't mean she can play. I bet she's not

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 crowd, my fingers

particularly difficult piece in terms of technique, but what it required was emotion. That was

seen Leah perform before, but her playing was all technique-there

music played, I noticed Leah's expression growing more and more sour, though she kept

venue was quiet for a second, as if everyone was absorbing what they'd just heard. Then, all at once, the applause

believe it. Evelyn is actually

family, after all. Of

starting to like her now. Her dress is stunning

Leah had heard enough. She let out a cold snort and stormed

had just finished putting on my regular

Please open the door," a voice

Leah's earlier appearance near the

door to find several people standing there-including