NovelBookChapter 1017: He'd never been particularly close to his mother growing up. She had been more of a distant figure than a source of comfort. But after his illness, she suddenly call the way from Orkset and stayed by his side, attentive and warm, taking a conspicuous interest in his relationship with Aliza.
And for a while, he let himself believe it meant something. That perhaps, after all these years, she had cto offer him the maternal love he had always longed for. He didn't want to question it. Didn't want to probe too deeply and risk shattering that fragile illusion of family he had just begun to embrace.
At the stime, his own assumptions had worked against him. He'd convinced himself he could never feel anything for someone like Carrie-believing it so firmly that he never bothered to examine the truth beneath that belief.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAnd now, as incident after incident tugged at the seams of the narrative he'd been handed, Kristopher could no longer deny that the situation was far more complex than he had ever imagined.
If he truly wanted answers-if he wanted the truth-he would have to uncover it himself.
The moment Arion and Carrie arrived at the Music Association, they were met with a flurry of attention. Several instructors and members quickly gathered around them, all eager to greet them.
In recent months, the Morrison family had shifted much of their focus toward Carrie. Arion—often regarded as the least promising of the Morrison sons-had been assigned as her personal bodyguard.
Though he often appeared aimless, Arion did hold an official role within the Music Association. He wasn't without responsibilities. When events like performances or evaluations arose, he was in charge of managing them.
Amid the commotion, Carrie offered a polite smile and turned to Arion. "I'll head to the practice room and work on my piece. You take care of whatever you need to do. When I'm done, just cfind me." The Music Association, currently under the Morrison family's influence, still adhered to a certain formality.
After a brief pause, Arion nodded. "Alright. But if anything happens, you callright away." "Got it," Carrie replied with a small nod before turning toward the corridor that led to the practice rooms. She had originally planned to consult with Kendall regarding her performance piece-one she had composed herself.
Your next adventure is at g al . con As a member of the Association, technical skill wasn't enough. Composition was just as important.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBut when she arrived at Kendall's office, she was informed that he wasn't in today-off attending to other commitments. The instructors at the Music Association didn't follow rigid schedules, and someone of Kendall's stature certainly wasn't bound to routine.
Carrie regretted not calling ahead. If it were only about practice, she could've easily stayed hand worked in peace.
But since she was already here, she decided to make the most of her tand headed to her private practice En room.
This particular room had been designated exclusively for members usively for of the Morrison family. No one else had access, and only Morrison members held the key.
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