Exposing the Charade

Eleanor was a little disappointed by Chloe's performance.

In her eyes, playing the violin should have been an exercise in focus and immersion, unaffected by external distractions.

Regardless of how noisy it might be outside, she should have remained absorbed in her music, dedicating her whole self to the melody.

However, just a few taps of Valerie's foot were enough to disrupt Chloe's rhythm.

She