Chapter 60 A Helping Hand
Naomi’s no skills were of a caliber that couldpete on an international stage. But Eliza
Zayden and Eliza had grown up together, how could he not know whether Eliza could y the piano?
Trying to cram at thest minute won’t work. You should know that,” Zayden said.
There’s no need to say more.” Eliza replied indifferently. “If there’s nothing else, I need to go practice. Don’t waste my time.”
With that. Eliza turned and left. Zayden watched her retreating figure, his expression darkening.
In the evening, it was time for practice.
Eliza went to the music ssroom.
There was <b>only </b>one piano in the room, and Naomi was seated in front of it, her fingers dancing nimbly over the keys like skillful butterflies. The music teacher was giving her meticulous guidance.
A crowd of students had gathered around to watch.
Borrowing the piano seemed out of the question.
Eliza let out a self<b>–</b>mocking smile.
The Rivers family <b>actually </b>owned an expensive piano, there was no need for Naomi to upy the school’s piano. Naomi’s actions were clearly meant to prevent me from <b>practicing</b>.
At that moment, Naomi inside the ssroom noticed the gaze from outside and nced at Eliza, her eyes carrying a barely perceptible challenge.
Not far <b>away</b>. Henry and Colton hade to observe the rehearsal on the seventh floor but happened to witness this scene
Henry’s expression darkened as he watched Eliza <b>leave</b>.
“<b>Colton</b>, do you think one needs an actual piano to y?” Henry asked.
“What nonsense?” Colton replied coldly. “Are you thinking of bringing your piano to school?<b>” </b>
Is it possible?”
The next afternoon, Henry covered Eliza’s eyes and led her to the table. “Dost move! Don’t open your eyes! It’ll be done in a Second!
As he spoke, Henry released his hand from over Eliza’s eyes.
There on the <b>table </b>was a roll–up electronic keyboard.
This electronic keyboard <b>was </b>as thin as a sheet of paper and could produce sound whenid out <b>and </b>yed on a table.
Eliza <b>was </b>taken aback when she saw it.
“What do <b>you </b><b>think</b>? I know the school only has one piano, and the music teacher has already <b>given </b>it to Naomi for use. But don’t worry, I have a trick up my sleeve!”
Henry exined, “This <b>was </b>mine when I <b>was </b><b>a </b>kid. I’ve never even <b>opened </b>it. Don’t <b>worry </b>about noise when you use it <b>just </b>put on headphones, and it’ll be the same.”
With <b>that</b>. Henry handed Eliza <b>a </b><b>noise</b><b>–</b>canceling <b>headphone </b><b>and </b>said, “See, this should meet your practice <b>needs</b>, <b>right</b><b>?</b><b>” </b>
<b>Looking </b>at <b>the </b>noise–canceling headphone in her <b>hand </b>and then at the electronic keyboard on the table, Eliza smiled <b>and </b><b>said</b>. “Thank you, Henry…
“You’re wee. We’re ssmates; it’s normal to help each other out.”
Henry ruffled Eliza’s hair, his <b>gaze </b>softening as he <b>said</b>, “Go ahead and practice. I believe you’ll y better <b>than </b>Naomi.”
“You… believe in me<b>?</b>”
“Of course. It’s not just me; Colton, Lewis, and everyone in <b>ss </b>Six believes in you too.”
Henry ced his hand on Colton’s shoulder.
Colton, with a stern face, said, “I’m not that bored; I just happened to have a noise–canceling headphone at home.”
“Don’t be shy.” Henry teased. “Lewis also helped out. He got this from the music teacher.”
With that, Henry ced the key to the music ssroom in Eliza’s hand.
“The piano is school property, so technically, it shouldn’t be used after school. But with this, you can practice after school every day, as long as no one finds out, Henry whispered, <b>making </b>a shushing gesture.
Eliza looked down at the key in her hand, a smile spreading across her face.
In my previous life. I didn’t have many friends.
This was the first time I had experienced the feeling of being trusted and supported by friends.
“Thank you all. I’ll do my best,” Eliza said.
Henry replied, “I don’t know why this New Year’s Eve party is so important to you, but that’s okay. We all support you.”
Colton added indifferently. Just don’t make our efforts in vain. At least don’t be worse than the people from ss One.”
“I know. I won’t be worse than them.” Eliza smiled.
The New Year’s Eve party was just around the corner.
Every night, Eliza would go to the music ssroom to practice when no one was <b>around</b><b>. </b>
In terms of piano, Eliza’s talent was limited, but thanks to her long hours of practice in her previous life, she had gradually caught up through hard work.
As a child, she hadn’t always had ess to a piano.
<b>She </b>could only sit in front of it and imitate Naomi’s ying when to one was home.
Having <b>often </b>listened to the music teacher’s lectures on music theory for Naomi, she had picked up some knowledge herself. As she grew older, she became <b>more </b>proficient.
Eventually, she became quite skilled. Even her teacher had said that <b>her </b>diligence <b>could </b>surpass those with natural talent.
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