Chapter 30

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No Plagiarism!nMJ4KEv2WNdJLOX023fdposted on PＥNAＮＡ Cin Heung often visited the theater where Stirling performed on 42nd Street. The ticket clerks initially asked her to buy a ticket to enter. Later on, when they learned that she was Stirling’s close friend, the clerks allowed her to enter freely. Thanks to her frequent visits, she had gone from strangers to friends with most of the staff there from the ticket clerks, ushers, to the backstage staff. The staff would even reserve a staff seat for her, which made her feel like one of the staff members too. 275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT3TdSwfX8w

Every time she visited them, she would bring some of her “homework” for them. 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9SS6NR0hYE 維尼

“Hi! William.” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡbO8d8C6TOg 維尼

“Oh! Hi! Cin Heung!” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡtadFIZnhtv 維尼

“Has the show begun?” Cin Heung asked.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡRuoPdEYQAq 維尼

“Not yet, five minutes later!” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡgnpPEuG91H 維尼

Cin Heung quickly handed a big bag to William and said, “This is my latest creation! Share it with the others!” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡELwYD8ugy0 維尼

“Wow! Every time you come our taste buds would be pampered! I’ll give it to them later!”8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡMplsYUC8gU 維尼

Tim, the guard at the door, called out, “William! You come to work everyday just to wait for Cin Heung! Gluttonous!” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡjo0tIXUCNI 維尼

“Tim! I’ve saved you some too.” Cin Heung said mischievously.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡAQ28JQgDBu 維尼

“Oh! My mouth is watering!”8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡQtxTb6vELr 維尼

“Cin Heung, go in quickly. It’s about to start,” William reminded her. 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡCvok4eB0uS 維尼

Entering the theater, she sat down in the last row on an independent seat. The seat was right in front of the stage, beneath the regular audience seats. It was not difficult to see whether this seat was occupied or not.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡdTlwyXAEDv 維尼

Appearing under the silvery stage light, Stirling now had a new habit before she started playing. She would take a look at where Cin Heung frequently sat. When she saw Cin Heung there, she would always smile.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡOaRVBB2twK 維尼

Waving the bow in her hand, beautiful sounds from her violin shrouded the entire theater. Cin Heung was already familiar with the music, and she knew every note. However, it felt refreshing every time she heard this melodious music. She always focused on Stirling’s performance on stage.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡ64fU7ZStqK 維尼

The final Sonata was Cin Heung’s favorite. She would often shut her eyes and listen attentively. As the beautiful melody played on, several of the notes appeared off. Hearing this, Cin Heung suddenly opened her eyes and saw Stirling panic a little. Soon, Stirling regained her composure and continued playing. Scared, Cin Heung also let out a cold sweat. 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡpPt7CKbIER 維尼

After the performance ended, Cin Heung immediately entered the backstage dressing room. The lights in the room were turned off, and the light bulbs around the mirror were also dark. Only the lights on the small dressing table were on, shining a gentle glow onto Stirling’s face. With her head hung low, Stirling covered her face. 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡYi1pTJs14j 維尼

Sensing someone coming in, Stirling looked up and saw that it was Cin Heung. She let out a natural smile and waved to her.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2jcfkFC2iE 維尼

“You made a mistake in the final piece.”8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡCtlpMWmy1P 維尼

Lazing on the chair, the makeup could not cover up the worry on Stirling’s face. However, whenever she faced Cin Heung, she would still squeeze out a smile. “I’m a little off today.” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡbsOAw030jo 維尼

“You’ve been playing a lot more recently. Do you have enough rest?” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡZsZ2BLcTVk 維尼

Striling grinned and shook her head.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡMlV90Ke7vw 維尼

“Look at you! Not taking care of yourself!” Cin Heung pinched her cheek gently.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡLW5XcBWxxF 維尼

At the same time Cin Heung took a little box out and said, “Here, sweets can soothe your mood. Try it. It’s specially made for you.”8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡyxBn46VVIt 維尼

Filled with joy, Stirling opened the box and saw a piece of dessert. “Oh! It’s so beautiful, I wouldn’t want to eat it. Your craft is improving every day.” She took a small bite and exclaimed, “Delicious!” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡvOcGerwiyS 維尼

“This is my newest creation, Heung Po!” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡMEYQsY7mTj 維尼

“A creation with him…” Stirling looked at the dessert silently.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡoLatGu814w 維尼

Cin Heung did not say anything. 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡwxopygBUQJ 維尼

“Do you remember the first time you made a cake in my house?” Stirling asked.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡRo30KBpw4a 維尼

“Well! Your oven hasn’t been used for so long that it ruined the cake we were baking. I even had to shop for a new one with you.” Cin Heung said with a smile.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡUYDh2ZsrQk 維尼

“The outer layer of the cake turned bark-like.” Stirling said jokingly. 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡjPl7lOMCqA 維尼

“I told you not to eat it, but you still ate a large piece of it and came down with a stomach ache.” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡAUmPpy0pK6 維尼

“Good thing you were there to take care of me.” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡKGIyadvDnr 維尼

“Didn’t it taste bad?” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡTch64NiMgB 維尼

Stirling shook her head and said, “You don’t know how happy I was that time.” Stirling then casually ran her hand across the scar on Cin Heung’s hand and said, “You’re still hesitating.” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡwAmZHBbZGe 維尼

Cin Heung slowly pulled her hand back and held Stirling’s hand. “I just can’t let either of you go.” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2PbX8UiTFR 維尼

Every day, they slowly showed their affection towards each other. As time went on, all the small kindness they showed each other had accumulated into something bigger. Their relationship had become ambiguous and unbreakable, almost like an unspeakable love. They were reluctant to give it up, so they could only meet in this limbo state. Every day, this pain would torture both their hearts. 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡcMFpYOPaPG 維尼

“Cin Heung, you can’t be stubborn anymore. You have to choose. We can’t stay like this forever…” Stirling said sadly. 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡUKXDIICrdc 維尼

Cin Heung shook her head and said, “I can’t do it… Really… I cherish the both of you.” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8MGSpv1XoV 維尼

Lifting Cin Heung’s cheek gently, Stirling looked at her with expectation and hope. She was willing to wait for her. 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡNoB6TJXvG4 維尼

Cin Heung blamed herself for turning a simple answer into a complicated problem. Her lips were tightened and trembling, and her teary eyes sparkled in front of the mirror lights. 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡr0U46gHsGN 維尼

“Cin Heung, I’m sorry that my words hurt you.” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡoKw7Fiqq08 維尼

“I’m too selfish…”8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6XjJArgmYz 維尼

Taking a deep breath, Stirling smiled and said, “Listen, Cin Heung, tomorrow will be my last performance. After that, I will go back to the UK to take care of my mother. She is very ill. I’m afraid… I’ll be gone for some time.” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡD0p65Z8rfX 維尼

Cin Heung was hit hard. “Because of me?”8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡmN1Izfvczw 維尼

“No! no! It’s because my mother is seriously ill. I have no choice.”8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡbqDFT2wtOk 維尼

Cin Heung covered her face with her hands while her hair hung down on the table. Tears flowed down between her fingers as she began to sob. 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡBr4cAKrZgk 維尼

The half eaten dessert was left on the table. 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡVUKaNnhJan 維尼

“Don’t... I like seeing Cin Heung smile.” Stirling put up a tough front and said, “I need to check the backstage.” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡpfXv5yE58g 維尼

She turned around and stepped out of the room, giving her back to the frustrated Cin Heung. After taking a few steps, she couldn’t hold back anymore and also began to cry. For Cin Heung’s sake, Stirling steeled her heart and decided to fade out. 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡhhYnhKveZB 維尼

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Feeling dazed, Cin Heung walked in the streets aimlessly. After strolling for a while, she got into a cab and went back to New Jersey.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3PTBgVGisU 維尼

When she got back, everyone was already eating around the table. Manman asked Cin Heung to sit down, so Cin Heung did so without thinking much. Everyone was startleds, but Emma was happily eating her food.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡaW3fJE3orM 維尼

Manman asked, “Are you sick?” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡBK8OAQKZjO 維尼

“No.”8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡEKKCJQVVds 維尼

“Busy with homework?” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡDUueB52P5j 維尼

“No.” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡjbkNZ3gq1b 維尼

“Come on, eat something!” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡd505omMHSH 維尼

“No.” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡUT3BrMSWdo 維尼

Emma suddenly said, “What no? I don’t know what you’re talking about!”8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1zUPL2Xkhz 維尼

“Ah… I’m sorry… I’ll return to my room,” Cin Heung said with an apologetic tone and turned to leave.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡq2GAIhJvck 維尼

“Hey, it must be because Able found out about you and that violinist!” Emma teased.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡpEKEtyEXJT 維尼

Triggered by what she said, Cin Heung turned to her and asked, “What are you talking about?” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡW4E86EFp2A 維尼

Taken aback, Emma replied, “Am I wrong? I didn’t say anything about you and Able dating, but the fact that you secretly meet up with that violinist, that’s just wrong.” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡKMTXkJ6702 維尼

Shocked and angered by what she said, Cin Heung couldn’t even say anything. 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡZAGed3FrUA 維尼

Tony chimed in, “Emma, don’t talk nonsense. That violinist is a woman! How would that be a problem?” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡBXRPnw9jfx 維尼

“A normal woman’s fine. However, Cin Heung also likes girls, so that’s the problem. This seems a little unfair to Able! Am I right, Cin Heung?”8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡB16ZFBmLrk 維尼

Everyone at the table stared at Cin Heung, giving her a strange, pitiful, and unacceptable look. How could a fair lady suddenly become like this? 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ6EBu58jaQ 維尼

Cin Heung trembled with anger, and her ears were ringing, which prevented her from listening to anything. She covered her mouth and looked at them helplessly.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡJOF8JLjF0I 維尼

Manman came to help her and said, “I’ll take you to your room.”8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡpYHprqHqx8 維尼

Looking at Manman with a sad face, Cin Heung said, “I’ll move out!” After saying that, she stormed to her room. 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡA8U5aUI2At 維尼

Manman was stunned. 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2d4n9UEDZX 維尼

Late into the night, Cin Heung never came out of the room. Manman walked a few rounds in front of Cin Heung’s room and pondered whether she should go in or not. Not hearing any movements coming from inside the room, Manman decided she was going to knock on the door. However, before she could do that, the door opened.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡXlq8dEveGW 維尼

With a blank look on her face, Cin Heung’s eyes were bloodshot. She came out and was pulling a suitcase behind her.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡK1DRAUpthN 維尼

“Cin Heung, what are you doing?” Manman was extremely worried.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡLZYehjUzpK 維尼

“I’m going,” Cin Heung said powerlessly.8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡD6ELPOcPMT 維尼

“But…” 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡk8LgLwTexR 維尼

“I’ve made up my mind,” Cin Heung shook her head and continued saying, “Let me calm down.”8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡPoPeV2tfpL 維尼

Manman blankly looked on as Cin Heung walked away. 8964 copyright protection271ＰＥＮＡＮＡHtHwrcSXKq 維尼

Dragging her luggage out of the room, Cin Heung got onto a cab and went to New York.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7nKIW5VA45

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