Chapter: 1185

Susanna peered at the photo, tilting her head in contemplation.

“Resemble who? You, or perhaps Alice?"

Lately, Joanna had revamped her appearance with a short haircut, giving her a strikingly cool vibe.

Joanna, joining the conversation, shook her head and magnified the photo for a better view. "Look more closely."

The pianist in question had risen to prominence quite unexpectedly.

Her only claim to fame was her participation in the National Piano Competition in Bellfolk. With a stellar performance, she had advanced to the quarterfinals, thus stepping into the limelight.

“Nora Moon, is that the name you're pointing me to? It does sound appealing," noted Susanna.

A wave of speechlessness washed over Joanna. She Lightly tapped Susanna's forehead with her finger, then switched to a photo of Norah.

“Do these two resemble each other?"

At last, Susanna grasped Joanna's point. "Ah, you think she resembles Norah? Now that I scrutinize them, there is a faint resemblance. But how could Norah be here, and how could she possibly play the piano? Joanna, let's stay grounded in reality.”

Although both beauties shared certain features, the resemblance was too slight for Susanna to definitively declare that Nora Moon was indeed Norah.

Joanna's longing for her late friend was palpable.

Seeking affirmation, Joanna implored Duncan and Phillip, "Look, don't you agree?"

The two men exchanged a glance, their silence heavy with reluctance.

Despite their desire to support Joanna, their integrity wouldn't allow it; the photograph revealed only half of the woman's face.

Joanna's frustration surged. In her mind, the performer's poise and self-assurance during her performance were reminiscent of Norah's.

Yet, Norah was not known for her piano skills. She was celebrated as Starbeam, a composer, not a concert pianist. The demands of a national piano competition were beyond her known talents.

Observing Joanna's growing dismay, Susanna looked at her sympathetically and grasped her hand. “If it means that much to you, let's head backstage and check for ourselves."

With Nancy already backstage, their chances of encountering Nora were high.

A spark of hope ignited in Joanna's eyes, her eagerness to uncover the truth undeniable.

They made their way to the backstage area, only to find that access was restricted.

Just then, Matteo, who was lingering nearby, spotted them and ushered them inside.

“Dad, has Nora Moon left already?" Susanna asked eagerly.

Matteo's puzzled expression made Susanna realize he was unfamiliar with the name.