54：She Couldn't Refuse

In the tranquility of the afternoon, Lizzie sat in the music room, her slender fingers dancing across the black and white keys, orchestrating melodious tunes. She welcomed this serene life, devoid of any pressure.

For the past three days, she continued to live her life, and so did Bruno. He would come back whenever he wanted - early or late was of no matter to her. Yet, she knew that he had other women in his life. The lingering scent of another woman’s perfume on him was unmistakable. He had returned only the night before, only to leave shortly after a phone call, without uttering a word. But this suited her just fine, she was content with the freedom it afforded her.

As the melody came to an end, she withdrew from her thoughts and gazed at the warm afternoon sun streaming in through the window, casting a warm glow on her.

She loved this place. In such an aristocratic school, no one else would bother to use the school's public piano, leaving her to enjoy its harmonious notes all alon