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Her left hand’s fingers started moving on her knee, instinctively playing the same tune from muscle memory. Even her previously paralyzed pinky finger seemed revitalized.
“I remember how great you were at playing the piano when we were young,” Jameson whispered, finding her subtle finger movements endearing.
He added, “If you had pursued a career as a professional pianist, you could have easily outshone Zoe
Harper.”
“That’s impossible.” Alyssa curled her trembling fingers into a fist. “That will never happen.”
Years ago, she suffered a severe injury in her left hand fingers when she dragged a badly injured Jeremy back to the camp in Luminara.
Her pinky finger had become irreparably paralyzed. She dedicated days and nights to rehabilitating the remaining four fingers, eventually restoring them to normal function.
Despite the injury, she never regretted saving Jeremy. He might have hurt her, but they once fought for world peace together.
The man she saved was not a jerk but a soldier in the Peacekeeping Forces. She perceived her finger injury not as a trauma but as a badge of honor.
The concert concluded flawlessly. Christina brought Zoe back to the stage, and together, they bowed to the applauding audience.
“Ms. Taylor, would you accompany me backstage?” Jameson asked Alyssa with a smile.
“What’s the matter?” she inquired.
“It’s something personal. I’d like to get Madam Christina’s autograph on a CD because my mom is a fan.”
“Christina is known for her arrogance. That might be a difficult task.”
He smiled, undeterred. “It’s alright. I’ll move her with my sincerity. As long as I get to meet her and tell her about the request, she will likely agree to it.”
Landon beamed with pride as he led Jeremy backstage, holding a large bouquet of flowers.
The tension in the air was almost palpable. Caught off guard, Alyssa inadvertently locked eyes with Jeremy. She furrowed his brow in annoyance.
Jameson, too, found himself unexpectedly caught up in the situation. He adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses with an unemotional fa?ade that quickly transformed into a sheepish expression.
“I’m sorry, Ms. Taylor. I had no idea he’d be here when I invited you along. I’ll forgo Madam Hammond’s autograph. Let’s go.”
Alyssa, however, remained composed. She flashed a cool smile and stood her ground.
“No need to worry. I’m perfectly fine. There’s no reason to avoid my ex-husband. I want you to get that autograph to fulfill your mother’s wish.”
Jameson widened his eyes at her, seemingly touched by her words. In contrast, her ex-husband’s face fell.
Jeremy could hear her reply loud and clear as they stood not far away from each other.
Throughout the concert, he had been seething with anger, and he finally lost it when Alyssa mentioned Jameson’s mother. He had the urge to confront her about the nature of her relationship with Jameson.
Yet, he knew deep down that it was none of his business. He even imagined how she might verbally humiliate him. After all, they were divorced.
But why did his heart always overpower his mind, leading him to feel a fatal attraction toward her?
Suddenly, the door to the dressing room swung open.
“Jeremy!” A shrill female voice cut through the tense atmosphere. Before Jeremy could react, a force pulled him into an embrace by a soft body in a green gown.
Zoe clung to Jeremy like a sloth, her face nuzzling against his shirt with adoration. “Jeremy, were you here just to watch my performance? Was this meant to be a surprise for me?”
Jeremy’s expression faltered, and his body tensed. He stole glances at Alyssa through the corner of his eye.
Landon did not see anything wrong with Zoe’s actions. To him, Zoe was acting in the same manner when she was younger, which was perfectly normal.
However, it didn’t occur to him that Zoe was now 22 years old, a full-fledged adult.
Her conduct toward Jeremy was inappropriate, especially considering Jeremy wasn’t her brother. What
“Jeremy, I want a cheek kiss!” Zoe boldly wrapped her arms around Jeremy’s waist, making an unabashed request without concern for the strangers around them.
If anything, their presence seemed to embolden her, as she was eager to flaunt her close relationship with Jeremy.
Jeremy remained unmoved and refused to respond to her request. He had never given his attention to anyone else since he spotted Alyssa in the theater.
Zoe quickly realized that Jeremy’s attention was directed elsewhere. She followed his gaze and saw Alyssa, the ethereal beauty. Jealousy consumed her as her eyes dimmed.
The rival of a beautiful woman was someone even more beautiful.
“Zoe, have you forgotten about me?” Landon was totally oblivious to the situation. He was merely envious of Zoe’s treatment of Jeremy. “How about a cheek kiss for me, too? Come on over!”
“Hmph. Why don’t you get your cheek kisses from the women lining up for you?” Zoe retorted, a mischievous grin on her face as she continued to run her fingers along Jeremy’s chiseled jawline.
She added, “You’re a bit too smooth for my taste. I prefer someone as cool as Jeremy! Totally my ideal type!”
Frowning deeply, Jeremy turned his face away to avoid her touch. “Zoe, you-“
It was at that moment he spotted Alyssa walking up to him with calmness in her eyes.
He held his breath as his heart jumped in his chest. 1
Alyssa raised her chin and confidently strode toward Jeremy. He could feel his heart racing as he watched her approach, his whole body tensing up with anticipation. He desperately wanted to approach her.
Frowning deeply, Zoe tightened her grip on Jeremy possessively. She could tell that Jeremy knew the beautiful Alyssa. More than that, he seemed to care about Alyssa a lot!
Just as Jeremy believed Alyssa was headed toward him, she breezed past him.
“Christina!” Alyssa left behind an astonished Jeremy and called out to someone with a wide smile.
“Oh! My sweetheart!” Christina strolled over from the far end of the corridor, waving excitedly at Alyssa as though they were long-lost friends. They evidently shared a close bond.
The three men stared agape. Even Zoe was dumbfounded at the scene. Christina had always been distant and aloof. Throughout their three-year mentorship, she seldom praised Zoe and often appeared annoyed.
What did Alyssa do to elicit a rare smile from Christina?
“Darling, I did not know you were in Solana City! I would have freed up my time to have lunch with you!” Christina exclaimed, embracing Alyssa with delight.
“You had your rehearsals to attend to. I wouldn’t want to interfere with your commitments,” Alyssa spoke Grunslandish fluently in a singsong voice.
Naturally, she was dealing with Christina as Sharon. They were close to each other because Christina had commissioned more than one gown from her.
Alyssa possessed a charm that allowed her to effortlessly form friendships with those she collaborated with.
Memories flooded Jeremy’s mind when he saw Alyssa conversing with a renowned pianist. His shoulders trembled, and he almost blacked out.
When Alyssa was newly married to him, she’d smile at him, bright-eyed.
Like any young lady, she’d chatter about anything she deemed interesting. However, he had been too self-
absorbed to give her the attention she deserved.
Over time, Alyssa slowly transformed into a taciturn woman, an almost invisible figure who quietly shared her days with him at Seaview Manor.
During the three years, she withdrew from social interactions and did not form any friendships. Instead, she immersed herself in art and music.
Meanwhile, he found her uninteresting and incomparable to Liana in every conceivable way, even regarding her as a blemish on his life. 1
It ultimately became clear that he was the one responsible for nearly breaking Alyssa. His emotional abuse made her subdued and compliant.
Her profound love for him ended in tragedy, like the story of Titanic.
“Jameson, come over!” Alyssa’s eyes shimmered as she looked beyond Jeremy in search of Jameson. She beamed and motioned at Jameson.
“Coming.” Jameson hastily adjusted his tie and shirt. There was a hint of nervousness in his eyes as he approached Alyssa in great strides.
Jeremy clenched his fists as he wallowed in bitterness. At the same time, Landon ground his teeth in jealousy. The two looked like brothers in trouble.
When Jameson rubbed shoulders with Jeremy, he suddenly came to a stop. He adjusted his glasses and gave Jeremy a smug and triumphant smile. His razor-sharp gaze cut through Jeremy’s heart.
Jeremy powerlessly watched as Jameson stood beside Alyssa.