HAZEL POVfound Maria in the music room during lunch break, just like Amy said I would. Her fingers moved gracefully over the piano keys, playing something that sounded sad and beautiful at the same time. I stood in the doorway, not wanting to interrupt her. The way she played, eyes closed and completely lost in the music, made me wonder if this was the only time she truly felt free.When the last note faded away, I clapped softly. Maria jumped, spinning around on the piano bench. Her eyes went wide when she saw me, and she immediately started gathering her sheet music."Please don't stop," I said quickly. "That was beautiful. What were you playing?"Maria hesitated, her hands clutching the music sheets. "Chopin. Nocturne in E-flat major," she answered quietly, looking down at her feet."Could I listen to more?" I asked, taking a careful step into the room. "I've always wished I could play piano."She glanced up at me, suspicious. "Don't you usually eat lunch with Amy and Lucian?""Ye
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