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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started pulling out their phones,

focus on Meryl, who

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

been playing the cello for around two years, which wasn't

had only

cello at all. It was only in the last couple of weeks that she picked

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

was far from mastering the instrument,

teacher had said it was a shame

so soon.

in person to encourage her to keep playing, believing that if she

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down that

for her struggle to catch a taxi with her cello, Dalton wouldn't have had to brave

the hospital, she made a vow never

the deep, resonant notes flowed from her like a

souls, especially in the enveloping darkness of the room, which seemed to

the crowd was entirely spellbound, all noise