Chapter 55

• Carla's POV
• "You've grown immensely as a musician, and your performance touched the hearts of everyone in the audience." After the performance, Carter and Cara approach me, their smiles beaming with pride. "Carla, that was breathtaking," Carter exclaims.
• As I sit down beside Cara, my heart starts pounding with anxiety. Carter's piercing gaze is fixed on me, his eyes demanding answers. I try to find my voice, but it eludes me, leaving me stammering and speechless.