Haillie strutted down to the audience area, gave the crowd a quick scan, and then picked a seat right behind oil Mr and Mrs. Bagley in the front row The Bagleys were Balfourâs grandparents, and if Haillie could get on their good side, it would definitely be a plus for her and Balfourâs budding romance Polite as ever, Haillie greeted the Bagleys before taking her seat. Then she craned her neck towards the stage where Ellinor was about to perform The real show was about to kick off!
Ellinor stepped onto the stage with confidence; her movements were precise, and then she started to sing Her voice didnât crack, she didnât go off key, and she didnât mess up the lyrics.
Her voice was like music to the ears.
The audience couldnât help but shut their mouths, their attention fully drawn to the stage.
Haillie was gobsmacked, the look of anticipation previously on her face had vanished She even started to question whether she was hearing things. How could Ellinor be singing so professionally?
After carefully listening again to confirm she wasnât hallucinating, she realized Ellinor was indeed singing beautifully.
No freaking way!
How could that country bumpkin, Ellinor, be belting out such a beautiful tune?
The surrounding VIPS, mostly middleâaged and seniors, were already cheering for the performance on stage, their faces full of admiration.
Haillie still couldnât believe that the person on stage was Ellinor.
This couldnât be, something must be off.
She stood up in disbelief, staring wideâeyed at the person singing on stage, her face full of incredulity Yes, it was indeed Ellinor! It was really her.
Ellinor could actually sing so beautifully Didnât she say that she couldnât sing?
Right then, someone in the audience chuckled and asked old Mr. Bagley âWhoâs that on stage? Sheâs killing it! Whereâd you find her?â
Old Mr. Bagley was also stunned by the performance, so much so that he didnât even hear his friendâs question The performer on stage was truly impressive, her voice, movements, and positioning were breathtaking.
And she bore a striking resemblance to their longâlost daughter, Marlinie.
The performer was singing Marlinieâs favorite piece Now, the performerâs movements, expressions, and singing style all reminded people of Marlinieâs performances on stage.
Marlinieâs father watched the performer, feeling like he was watching his daughter, Marlinieâs mother felt the same.
Marlinieâs mother, tearyâeyed, stared at the performer on stage and choked out, âThatâs Marlinie.
Seeing his wifeâs reaction, Marlinieâs father felt a pang of sorrow. He gently put his hand on her shaking shoulder and comforted her in a soft voice, âDarling, keep it down, letâs let our daughter finish her songâ