The crew worked with impressive speed. In just a few minutes, Don came hurrying over, cradling an acoustic lute in his arms.

He offered it to Rosita with an encouraging smile. "Ms. Lockwood, you can do it!"

Rosita stared at the instrument, momentarily lost for words.

Briony watched her, a subtle, knowing smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

"Ms. Lockwood, everyone's looking forward to this. You're not going to let us down, are you?"

Rosita turned to meet Briony's gaze.

Briony's eyes glimmered, almost teasing, challenging her with a hint of mischief.

She's doing this on purpose!

Rosita clenched her fists, willing herself to stay calm in front of the crowd.

Forcing a gentle smile, she replied softly, "I'm sorry, I'm not feeling well today. I'm afraid I wouldn't play well, so I'd rather not embarrass myself."

A wave of disappointment swept over the group, but it was clear Rosita wasn't well, and no one wanted to push her.

"If Ms. Lockwood isn't feeling up to it, let's leave it for another time," Driscoll said tactfully.

a little let down but nodded in understanding. "Yeah, you should rest if you're not

Ferdinand interjected, raising his hand

to look at him, Rosita

fascinated by folk music, but never really had a chance to explore it. From what I know, folk tunes use a pentatonic scale-five simple notes represented by 'Do,

still the perfect gentleman. "Ms. Lockwood, would you mind showing us how the basic finger positions work

Rosita froze.

Even with Gwendolyn White guiding her, she'd stumble through it; playing in front of everyone now

deepened. "Ms. Lockwood, the pentatonic scale is the very foundation. Since

a playful wink at Rosita. "Just a quick demo of the five notes-surely

her head, thoughts

later, she

"Alright, I'll

reached for the lute in Don's hands, but the moment she stretched out, her body swayed. Her eyes fluttered shut, and before anyone could react, she collapsed to

"Ms. Lockwood!"

voices cried

sobered instantly, shouted,

set dissolved

rushed in and did

minutes, Rosita's eyelids fluttered open She looked pale and disoriented, glancing around at

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