Chapter 29

At the end of the second year since Claire's arrival, Alex sat at the piano and his fingers played a classical piece in the silence of the night. His entire family could play musical instruments because his grandfather required them all to.

The notes of the piano filled the entire living room. Most of the students living with them had gone back to their hometowns for the semester break. Alex played the piano only on holidays when most of the house's occupants were not around. Alex was afraid of disturbing their studies.

Claire came out of the kitchen after finishing cleaning their dinner plates, and she chose to sit next to Alex on the piano bench. Alex smiled softly at her.

"Do you have a music request?" he asked.

Claire laughed softly, "I don't know much about classical music. Just play something soft."

Alex's fingers immediately moved, pressing the piano keys and producing soft, flowing notes. Claire closed her eyes, listening to the captivating rhythm of the music. Alex also close