Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 225 Breathtaking Performance

As the curtains were drawn, Lydia missed the look of panic on Meryl's face, and a wave of disappointment washed over her.

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As some guests began to leave, Lydia grabbed Dalton's arm and said, "Dalton, how can such a big hotel just lose power like this? I'm scared of the dark! Let's get out of here!" Dalton frowned, taking in the chaos.

With the sudden blackout and the noise, it was clear that the gala was probably coming to an end.

He straightened his jacket, ready to leave, when suddenly, a deep cello sound pierced the air.

Lydia froze, her face darkening.

She couldn't help but wonder, "How could Meryl still play without a microphone?"

In the midst of the confusion, the audience hushed, as if enchanted by the unexpected music. It was a soothing sound that cut through the chaos and grabbed everyone's attention. Since the microphone was out, everyone had to stay quiet to hear her play.

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out their phones, shining their flashlights

to focus on Meryl,

completely unfazed by the turmoil around her. Cradling her cello, she leaned in and began to

years, which wasn't long at all in the

had only gotten

was only in the last couple of weeks that she picked it

played the cello. She poured her heart into it rather than relying on technical

only two years of practice, she was far from mastering the

said it

so soon.

so far as to visit her in person to encourage her to keep playing, believing that if she continued, she could

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down that opportunity, burdened by

her struggle to catch a taxi with her cello, Dalton wouldn't have had to brave that rainy day to pick her up, leading to the accident that

hospital, she made a vow never to touch the cello

from her like a heartfelt story, pulling at the audience's

of their souls, especially in the enveloping darkness of the

crowd was entirely spellbound, all noise fading away