Chapter 216

Stella set the cup down, moved up to the piano, and carefully sat down. The piano was ancient, and it paled in comparison to the high-end beautiful instruments shown outside. An off-key tone could be heard as she gently placed her fingers on the piano keys, . She scrunched her eyebrows, said nothing, and began to play a simple rendition of “Ode to Joy.” It wasn’t that good because the notes were off-key. Before she could finish the whole song, Mr. Kennedy interrupted, “Weston said you learned piano before. How can you mess up such an easy song?” “I’m sorry. I haven't really mastered the techniques.” "I won't build instruments for those who can’t play them," Mr. Kennedy scorned. "No matter how excellent the instrument is, you can't release its full potential if you're incompetent on it. People would laugh if they find out you played on my piano." To him, the piano wasn’t merely a lifeless contraption, but a life that contained a soul. He would rather destroy a piano than give i