Of course. Why hadn't she thought of that?

All Stella could do was play "Moonlight," over and over again.

She probably just picked that one piece, practiced it obsessively, and learned to imitate it by rote.

That made sense. How could Stella, a woman who'd spent five years as a

housewife, possess some extraordinary gift for music?

And as for Lauretta and the others, boasting that Stella was a member of the Neo- Vespera University Hall of Fame...

Rachel gave a dismissive little laugh.

Most likely, it was all because of Mr. Burton. Who would dare refuse him anything?

The moment Mr. Burton spoke, no one would say otherwise.

She'd really believed Stella had some real talent. Now, it was clear she was nothing special after all.

Rachel comforted herself with these thoughts, stubbornly refusing to admit that Stella might actually surpass her.

clung to her rationalizations, soothed her pride,

at Joshua, only to find him lost in thought, his expression unreadable. Who knew how much

woman playing violin in the garden that night,

said, “I could always try to compose something of my own and imitate

her gaze steady. "Are you thinking the person playing violin in the garden that night wasn't

to lay things out in

at her with a faint, almost mocking smile. "I do have my doubts... After all, you don't have

have the

find

person in the garden at the

witnesses who confirmed she'd been

her, she admitted

there

really be such

you're looking for. If you don't believe

ver

Rachel lowered her head

soft, easy smile. "I was

I worry. What if you're

cold, dangerous glint.

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