NovelXXXChapter 1046: They were here to support their families during the Music Association's assessment, nerves running high. The ridicule, though petty, beca convenient outlet for their tension.
Bernie shifted uncomfortably and leaned toward Kathleen, whispering, "Let's go inside. No need to stand here listening to this nonsense." They'd only brought one driver-the other had been sent out on an errand. Bernie hadn't thought multiple cars were necessary. Given the pressure of today's evaluation, he suspected Aliza wouldn't perform well anyway. Flashy displays felt pointless; it seemed wiser to keep a low profile.
Unfortunately, their arrival had coincided with the Morrison family's, giving jealous onlookers the perfect excuse to sneer while cozying up to the more powerful family.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Kristopher..." Aliza turned to Kristopher, her tone soft, eyes brimming with grievance. She clearly hoped he would speak up on her behalf—maybe even flex their wealth by buying a fleet of luxury cars on the spot to shut the others up.
But Kristopher barely glanced at her. Instead, his voice was calm, almost gentle.
"Let's go inside. Don't let this affect your performance." Though his tone carried no sharpness, there was an unmistakable chill beneath the surface—an authority that silenced further protest.
Aliza stiffened, feeling a subtle pressure that quieted her.
"Okay," she replied meekly.
Kristopher turned to follow the others, but his gaze lingered-on Carrie. Her hair was swept up, fastened by a black pearl clip that glinted softly in the sun.
Check new story at glnov.☐☐ The ssunlight danced in her eyes as she laughed with her family, casting a warm glow over her figure. She looked serene, radiant—as if the light followed her. She had the kind of beauty that didn't belong to this world.
For the first tsince his memory loss, Kristopher saw her clearly—not just with his eyes, but with something deeper.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe elegance, the effortless grace, the warmth in her expression... Was this how she always looked at him before? With those thoughts, he walked inside, letting Carrie slip from his view, resisting the urge to glance back. The last thing he wanted was for the Herrera family to catch on.
But even after she disappeared from sight, her image remained burned into his mind. He'd always had a sharp memory, but this was something else-something instinctive. Something emotional. He believed what the investigators he'd hired had told him—that he and Carrie had once been deeply in love.
Even if he couldn't recall the story, or what it meant to love someone, these subconscious reactions were undeniable.
And instincts... they didn't lie.
Across the entrance, Carrie felt a is pair of eyes on her. The content is on novelenglish.net!
She looked up-and sure enough, Kristopher was walking in with the Herrera family.
Recalling his strange behavior earlier, she scoffed at herself. What was she thinking? He held Aliza in such high regard. How could he possibly be thinking of her?
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