In the end, I couldn’t refuse her generosity, so I could only express my gratitude.
After I changed into the dress and came out, Riley Looked at me in awe. “Gosh, Debra. You’re so beautiful. The dress looks perfect on you!” “Thank you.” I Lowered my head shyly. “Your dress is so beautiful.” When we went downstairs, Caleb turned his head and Looked at me. When our eyes met, he quickly averted his gaze.
Was he shy?
I was confused, but I didn’t ask.
At this time, Adam noticed something. “Riley, where’s the cloth on the piano?”
Luca immediately answered, “Mommy played the piano today. She was amazing!”
The look in Adam’s eyes changed slightly, but I couldn’t tell what he was thinking.
Luca didn’t seem to notice. He turned to his mother and said excitedly, “Mommy, can you play it again? Please! Daddy and Caleb haven’t heard you play yet!”
Adam didn’t say a word but Caleb was cooperative. “I‘ve heard that you are a famous pianist and the daughter of a wealthy merchant from the Xeric Pack. I would be honored to hear you play.”
Riley wasn’t good at refusing people, and Luca looked at her with pleading eyes, so she couldn’t resist.
“Well, I’m a little rusty. If it doesn’t sound good, please forgive me.”
“I’m sure you’ll be splendid.” Caleb smiled at her politely.
Everyone, except Adam, looked at her expectantly as she stood up to go to the piano. He continued to eat silently without any expression.
Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Riley sat in front of the piano. Her fingers danced slowly across the black and white keys, producing angelic, melodious music. It was beautiful.
Luca opened his eyes wide, full of admiration and pride.
Even the servants stopped what they were doing and sat together, listening to the music happily.
As the music approached the climax, the rhythm gradually accelerated. Everyone in the room felt like they were in a dream.
“Alright, that’s enough.” Just as the melody reached its climax, Adam suddenly stood up and stopped her. “I need to talk with Caleb. Riley, clean up the table.”
The music came to an abrupt end, jolting everyone immersed in the performance to reality.
Riley stood up with her head down, looking very disappointed. But Adam ignored her. He strode out of the living room without Looking back.
As the crowd dispersed, the lively living room suddenly became deathly quiet.
I went to help Riley clean the table. She kept silent, as though her soul had been sucked out of her body.
