Chapter 67

Smiling, Leah said, "Melanie, you really have a talent for this! Let me teach you how to read the score." Melanie couldn't help but marvel inwardly. No matter the era, education always mattered. Leah was clearly well-bred and far better than Sophie. It was evident that Anna and her husband had succeeded in raising her. "Thanks so much, Leah," Melanie replied. Leah shook her head, indicating it was nothing. Then, she started teaching Melanie how to read music scores. It didn't take long for Leah to realize that Melanie was a natural. After just four or five repetitions, the latter could read the score like a pro. Melanie practiced piano until evening. Anna and her husband, Peyton Jacobson, were surprised to see the two still sitting at the piano when they returned home. "How's the learning going?" Anna asked. Before Melanie could respond, Leah jumped in, "Mom, Melanie is amazing! She can already play a complete piece!" Anna's eyes widened in disbelief. She also played the piano