The woman's slender, delicate fingers danced across the strings of the

instrument.

A beautiful melody floated through the night, gentle and lingering.

For a moment, Donna simply listened, lost in the music-until suddenly, it hit her. "Wait, is this... Grandpa's Song?"

Ms. Kensington could play this piece too!

Unable to contain her excitement, Donna pulled out her phone and began recording the scene.

Briony hadn't touched a lute in years. At first, her fingers fumbled, the notes a bit uncertain. But soon enough, she found her rhythm, her confidence returning with every chord.

The music drifted beyond the garden, drawing in members of the production crew. The director glanced at his assistant.

The assistant immediately produced a stabilizer and handed it over.

The director switched on the camera, capturing the moment with smooth, steady movements.

Ferdinand stood to the side, his own phone quietly recording.

When the final note faded, the entire group fell silent.

Then, with a rush, applause broke out.

see that-apart from Rosita, Bill, and

bow, and

incredible! Have you

I started when I was eight, but I didn't keep up with it after I turned

anyone could see you've got real training. I just recorded your performance-if you don't mind,

her options for a moment, then nodded. "I don't

have the editors cut it in. Before it airs, I'll send

again, her smile

room,

only Rosita and

was stern as he looked at her. "You were faking it earlier,

there was no point pretending now. There was no way she could keep filming the show like

a bullet tonight by pretending

were supposed to

two nights.

her to perform,

way

avoiding

it.

met Bill's eyes. She decided to come

"Yes. I was pretending."

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