Chapter: 1591

"Kayla, that was incredible. Your playing was completely mesmerizing," Norah beamed.

"I can only play like that in private. On stage, I always make mistakes." Kayla sighed.

Her hands trembled slightly. It was the result of her psychological trauma. No matter how many specialists she consulted, nothing helped.

She had been forced to say a tearful goodbye to her piano career. If that accident hadn't happened, her name would have been counted among the great pianists in the international world.

But Nancy had destroyed her dream. Now, Kayla no longer aspired for fame. All she wanted was to spend time with her family and play piano occasionally for peace of mind. That was enough for her.

The glory and limelight of the stage were things she'd never be a part of again.

"Norah, why don't you play something too? I'd love to hear you," Kayla suggested.

Susanna nodded. "Yes, Norah. I want to hear it too."

Norah didn't hesitate to take the seat Kayla had vacated. After flexing her fingers, she pressed down on the piano keys.

Familiar notes flowed from the piano, enveloping them in the music's narrative.

The hauntingly beautiful melody of the piano piece held them spellbound.

As the piece concluded, Kayla opened her eyes, tears glistening at the corners. "That was beautifully played."

Susanna dabbed at her reddened eyes. "I've heard this piece countless times and have played it myself, but Norah brings something different to it. It's truly wonderful."

"An excellent piece always resonates with the audience. I simply performed it. Kayla, you mentioned feeling nervous on stage. Could you tell me more? Perhaps I can assist," Norah smiled.

Susanna's eyes sparkled. Indeed, Norah wasn't just Supernatural Doctor; she was also the pianist known as Nora. If anyone could help her mother, it would be Norah.

Kayla managed a bitter smile as she recounted her struggles. "I suffered from depression for a while, and it was during that time that I lost my confidence and composure on stage. Matteo took me to many psychologists. Although medication and ‘therapy cured my depression, my confidence never returned."

Hearing this, Susanna felt a surge of emotions. Her mother had endured so much, yet she still showed profound love. "Norah, is there anything you can do to help my mom?"

Norah rubbed her chin thoughtfully. This was a psychological barrier; Kayla felt she couldn't overcome her past experiences.

Kayla's fear of performing on stage had become a self- perpetuating cycle of lack of confidence and increased mistakes.

For someone like Norah, skilled in hypnosis, helping Kayla rebuild her confidence was well within reach.

Kayla looked at Norah with wide, expectant eyes, silently waiting for her thoughts.

"There is a way..." Before Norah could finish, both of them interrupted in unison, "What way?"

"It's simple. Kayla just needs to rediscover the joy of performing on stage. I've heard from Susanna that you're looking to train a worthy successor. Why not consider being that successor yourself? Kayla, I believe in your ability."

Now was the perfect moment. Since they were already in the piano room, Norah suggested, "Do you have a pocket watch? Also, Susanna, could you please step outside? I need to be alone with your mom here."