Chapter 340
Always Been Yours
As Tessa stared at the photos of the Reinhart Family on her phone screen, the tone in her voice was Indescribably disgusted.
Suddenly, her phone rang. It turned out Nicholas was video calling her, so she answered it. However, she forgot to hide the depressed look on her face.
Nicholas asked with concern when he saw her unhappiness, âWhatâs wrong? Who made you upset?â
âNo one upset me. Itâs just that I saw the news back at home.â
She didnât hide the fact that she knew about the news. Instead, she told him everything she knew that was happening back home. Only then did he realize that she had found out about this matter.
Before he could speak, he heard her gripe a little. âWhy didnât you tell me about such a huge issue?
Everyone is hiding it from me. Since Iâm not in the country right now, are you bullying me?â
âHow are we bullying you?â Nicholas chuckled in amusement. Then, he explained his reasoning to her, saying, âI think Tim can handle this matter, so I didnât tell you. Besides, Tim probably has the same thought like me, and he simply doesnât want you to worry.â
âDonât want me to worry? But Iâm still worried in the end. You guys should tell me about things like this!â
âOkay, Iâll tell you if something happens in the future, alright?â
Then, as he looked at her pouting face, he said indulgently, âBut I think you should also change your understanding of Tim. Heâs no longer the child who depends on you for everything. Right now, he is capable of protecting himself, and you should also be prepared to be protected by him.â
Tessa was silent for a moment, but he eventually persuaded her to face the reality that Tim was all grown up now. Then, she let out a faint sigh and said, âYouâre right. Tim is an adult now. So, I have to learn to let go.â
âItâs good that you can think that way,â Nicholas said and changed the subject. When he saw that she was still at home, he asked her, âArenât you going to the orchestra today?â
âYeah, Iâm going. Iâll get going in a while.â
After the two had been lovey-dovey for a while, she urged him to rest. Due to the time difference, it was actually late at night in Southend.
After hanging up the phone, she quickly freshened herself up. Then, she carried the violin case on her back and went to the orchestra.
As soon as she entered the orchestra lounge, she was told by Miss Hathawayâs assistant to go to the office before she had time to put the violin case down, Knock Knock After knocking on the door, she went in and asked, âMiss Hathaway, is something the matter?â
âHalf a month later, it will be Vienna Conservatoryâs anniversary. There will be an event at that time, and they inquired whether I had anyone to recommend to perform as a soloist. Since itâs my alma mater, I have decided to choose you to play that part.â
Hathaway paused for a moment when she informed Tessa about this. Then, she stared straight at her and asked, âDo you have the confidence to perform alone in front of several hundred and thousands of people?â
Tessa inhaled sharply at her question, and her eyes could not hide her happiness. âDonât worry, Miss Hathaway. I will definitely perform well.â
Although itâs only a small-scale performance opportunity in front of hundreds and thousands of people, will cherish this opportunity. Whether big or small, the chance for me to perform is a chance for me to accumulate experiences.
Ever since she agreed to perform for the anniversary, she increased her practice time for that particular piece she will be performing in half a monthâs time. Every day, she went out early and came back at dusk.
Hathaway also informed her that many famous musicians would attend the anniversary party that day Thope my performance on the anniversary will be flawless, and I wonât embarrass Miss Hathaway Due to this, Tessa devoted her heart and soul to her practice. Sometimes, she did not even have free time to video call with Timothy, Nicholas, Gregory, and the others. Fortunately, the three of them did not care much. Instead, they were very supportive of her.
Day after day, the time went by. The day for Tessaâs performance for the anniversary was getting closer and closer. At the same time, Tessaâs birthday was also approaching soon.
On the day before the performance, Tessa and Nicholas video called each other.
âNicholas, are you free tomorrow morning?â
As he stared at the girlâs expectant gaze in the video, his eyes gleamed for a second. He had already guessed the girlâs unspoken words. And thus, he apologized to her by saying, âI have a very important meeting tomorrow morning.â
âAn important meeting.â Tessa sounded extremely disappointed. âI originally wanted to invite you to watch my performance. Itâs such a pity then.â