Chapter 21 The One She Likes
Madison nodded, letting out a quiet sigh. Dealing with Sierra’s family, especially her father, would b
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Sierra said softly, “Maddy, I want to return to school and contime studying plano with Ms. Linden.”
Madison’s eyes brightened, and a smile spread across her face. “That’s wonderful! Ms. Linden always thought so highly of you. If you go back, she’ll definitely be
However, Sierra’s expression remained downcast, she lowered her gaze and said, “Ms. Linden was really upset and disappointed when I left. I don’t even know how to face her now ”
She had studied plano under Jemima for years, and Jemima had treated her like both a teacher and a mother. But when Sierra decided to leave to support Benson’s startup, she let Jemima down
“How will you know unless you try? Madison encouraged her. “Cee, I’m sure if you sincerely apologize, Ms. Linden will forgive you. You were always her favorite and most valued student.”
Suema pressed her lips together and nodded.
Whether or not she agrees to teach me again, I owe her an apology.”
Serta reached out to her former classmates to get in touch with Jemima, only to find out that she had fallen ill and was in the hospital.
Serra immediately called for a tax and mashed to the hospital
Aunt Jemima, how are you feeling today?” Then walked into the hospital room with a gift and addressed Jemima, who was sitting on the bed reading a book. Jemima adjusted her glasses and looked up at him. A warm, kind smile spread as she closed the book “Oh, Theo, it’s you, I’m feeling much better now. What brings you here today?”
“I had some free time, so I thought I’d come to check on you.” After cleaning an apple, Theo sat down and started peeling it.
Jemima watched his focused demeanor and sighed. “You look more and more like your mother. I remember when your mother and I
and I used to play plano together. “We used to joke that when she had lods, she’d make sure they leamed piano from a young age. Time flies, and now you’ve all grown up.”
Jemima and Theo’s mother, Renee Tate, had been the best of friends and as close as sisters. They grew up leaming piano together and were inseparable. Renee’s piano talent surpassed Jemima’s, but she eventually chose family life. Tragically, her life was cut short in a car accident at a young age. Jemima had grieved deeply. She cried so much that she nearly lost her eyesight.
Theo had inherited Renee’s plano talent. He studied for a few years when she was still alive and had already gained recognition in the piano community. But after her passing, he never touched a plano again.
Pernaps it was to avoid reopening old wounds
A flicker of pain crossed jeantra’s eyes
“Aunt Jemima, the doctor advised you to avoid overlanding. “Theo said calmly, handing her the peeled apple.
Jemana accepted it and smiled faintly. “Now you’re telling me what to do? Let’s talk) you met someone you like?”
about you. You’re already thirty, and you still don’t have a girlfriend. Haven’t
Theo’s gaze fckered slightly at her words. He pressed his lips together and softly said, “Yes”
Jestima’s eyes widened in suprise the immediately asked, “Who is she? What’s she like? How old is she? Is she pretty?*
Theo’s lips curved into a faint seule as he replied, “I’ll tell you after 1 win her over.”
“Win her over? I can’t believe there’s a girl who isn’t already samitten with you.”
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Jetta’s words trailed off, and a heavy sigh of regret escaped her lips.
resocuted on a level I rarely experienced with others.
was furious — furious that she didn’t appreciate her talent, wasted what she had, and
bolding a bougurt and a box of pastes. Tears started flowing uncontrollably, and her heart was heavy with guilt.
Jor the Herdry lips moved as she softly said, “Janice
Her delicate textures twisted with rage.
and sts. Linden was in the hospital, so I came to see her.”
wow you have the nerve to show up here? Leave!” panice’s voice was filled with fury, her eyes
i my mistake for leaving back then, Sietta said sincerely.
bouquet and pastries scattering to the floor.
d fall, a hand caught her. She turned to see Theo.
is support to avoid drawing attention to herself.
som shouted, reacting to drag bara away.
“Janice, there’s no need for this Let’s talk things through.”
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