Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 396

Chapter 396

Sharon and Wendy both turned toward the door. A young woman stood there, glancing nervously around the room.

Sharon walked over. “Yes, this is Jaron Studios. Are you here for the interview?”

The woman nodded, her expression slightly stiff. “My name’s Casey Windham. I’m here to apply for the pianist position.”

She handed over her resume as she spoke.

Sharon took it and skimmed through. To her surprise, Casey wasn’t just a pianist; she was an accomplished violinist as well. Piano Level 10, with an impressive list of awards from international competitions, many of which carried significant prestige.

Sharon nodded. “Would you mind playing something for us?”

Casey nodded back, walked over to the piano, adjusted the bench, and tested the keys briefly before beginning to play.

Her foundation was solid, and her technique was flawless. Her hands moved confidently across the keys.

But, something wavered. Maybe it was nerves, maybe something else.

Anote fell wrong.

that wasn’t fatal, not for professionals. Recover quickly, and the audience might not

And then… silence.

Her voice was brittle, her

and gentle. “It’s alright. It’s just one note. Nothing

her fingers on the keys, and this

“Casey, your piano skills are excellent. Why are you so

that Casey’s problem wasn’t technique.

a piano in five years. I’ve been out of the industry for too long. I was afraid

don’t mind me asking…

fluttered like fragile wings. She lowered her gaze. “My boyfriend… he was in a car accident. He went

Wendy exchanged

how this industry is. There’s a lot of traveling and touring. Your boyfriend… he probably still

misunderstood,” Casey rushed to explain, shaking her head. “His sight was restored three years

softened. “…it was me. I… I couldn’t let go. I stayed because I couldn’t leave him,

“But I promise. If you hire me, I won’t leave easily. I