Chapter 12: Karl's Background
Olivia was startled and looked back, only to find that a pinecone had fallen and hit her shoulder. But when she raised her head, she saw an unexpected person—her mother,...
Chapter 11: The Boy with Two Faces
Olivia was still in shock, even as she made her way to the restaurant. She never expected that Jackson, who seemed a bit plain, could play the piano so well....
Chapter 10: A Different Rhythm on the Piano
Olivia ran alone on the school playground for a long time after class before stopping. The physical exhaustion helped her forget her troubles, though her mind was unusually clear at...
Chapter 9: The Crisis of Life
Anderson looked much thinner now as he lay on the hospital bed, his once-thick black hair streaked with touches of gray, beads of sweat continuously forming on his forehead. Olivia’s...
Chapter 8: Olivia's Awakening
Olivia leaned on her knees, panting heavily. She had lost again. This time, instead of feeling sad, frustrated, or confused, she felt a sense of relief. The glory of the...
Chapter 7: New Partners
“Happy Birthday, Donna!” Colorful streamers floated down from the air amid the enthusiastic wishes of everyone. Donna was ecstatic; today was her 16th birthday. She had dressed up beautifully, radiating...
Chapter 6：Sprint towards the finish line
"Come with me, Olivia. At least now I can provide you with a stable environment. I love you..." That night, her mother sat on the couch at home, tightly holding...
Chapter 5: The secret after tennis match
Olivia darted across the court like a swift and agile gazelle. Anderson could keep up at first, but after half an hour, his stamina began to wane. Sweat dripped from...