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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phones, shining their flashlights

lights began to focus on Meryl, who sat

cello,

been playing the cello for around two years, which wasn't long at all in the world of

had only gotten the

at all. It was only in the last couple of

cello. She poured her heart into

was far from mastering the instrument, but her

her former teacher had said it was

so soon.

gone so far as to visit her in person to encourage her to keep playing, believing that if she continued, she could one day have her own solo

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had turned down that opportunity, burdened by

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

she made a vow

played now, the deep, resonant notes flowed from her

the enveloping darkness of the room, which seemed to

spellbound, all noise fading away