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Chapter 52: Something A' Brewing Pt. 1
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Valene:
“You were…amazing out there, Val!” Herry exclaimed as he touched my shoulder.
I placed my Cello down on the table and took a deep breath. “You think so?” I asked. I always carried doubt about a performance.
“Oh, you know that you were amazing! Did you see that applause?”
“I did,” I replied, though I didn’t have the heart to tell him that the applause may have been out of respect for my Master and his daughter instead of my talent.
“You did good, kid.” he smiled and started to leave.
“Hey, Herry?” I stopped him.
“Yeah?”
“You have nothing to worry about...ya know…
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