Chapter 3239

Even though Fred was only 10 years old, he was more mature than other kids his age. He understood what it meant to like someone.

That boy called Morris liked Jackie too!

He was acutely aware of this fact.

He heard Jacqueline say "Start!" in the video, and Morris started playing.

After Fred heard Morris playing the piano once, he immediately understood why Jacqueline liked it.

Morris played with soul. Even though he wasn't that skillful and the transitions were sometimes rough, it had an undeniable charm.

Fred could also play the piece called "Chasse-neige" that Morris was playing. In terms of technique, he could blow Morris out of the water.

Yet, his own performance felt robotic, lacking the soul that Morris displayed.

Even his piano teacher had noted that, while his technique was good, his playing lacked the quality to move people.

Morris possessed exactly what he lacked!

Was this what they called talent?

Fred's talent lay in techniques, while Morris' was in expressiveness