Chapter 53 Anthony’s Rebirth.
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Milly paused gracefully, acknowledging Mr. Hawkins with a nod before asking. “Do you have a question
for me?”
“Did you choreograph this ink–splattering dance yourself?” Mr. Hawkins asked.
Milly’s smile widened as she responded, “Not entirely original, but I did tweak it.”
Alan, with his deep understanding of the entertainment world, sensed there was more to her answer. It seemed Milly had received some help behind the curtains, yet her adeptness in adapting quickly was undeniably impressive.
His admiration for her blossomed further.
He then asked, “Could you elaborate on the intention behind your performance in this scene? Black typically symbolizes death, so why did you transition into rebirth later on?”
After a brief moment of reflection, Milly lifted her head calmly. She explained, “The conclusion of life often signifies death, and within death lies the essence of rebirth or eternal rest. Death isn’t merely the end of existence but rather a passage beyond time. When a swan perishes, it’s not the end but a renewal–a soul’s journey into new beginnings. How can we label it as mere death? It symbolizes the swan’s metamorphosis and, likewise, my own. Let the resilient endure, and let the pure breeze sweep through the
mountains.
Though death may seem daunting, and deceit may lurk, I will ultimately undergo a transformation and emerge reborn.
“Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic!” Alan exclaimed with enthusiasm, rising from his seat to applaud. His eyes shimmered with admiration and excitement towards Milly. “Let the strong remain resilient, and the clear wind sweeps through the mountains!” He gestured for her attention. “Young lady, please leave me your phone number. We will be in touch separately.”
Milly nodded graciously, replying. “Thank you, Mr. Hawkins.”
Meanwhile, at the back of the auditorium, a man sat with a disheveled appearance and a mask, his eyes gleaming with intrigue. He muttered to himself, echoing Milly’s words, “Let the resilient endure and let the pure breeze sweep through the mountains.”
On the other side, as Milly stepped down from the stage, she spotted Stephanie nearby. With a subtle smirk, Milly approached her, dripping with sarcasm. “Thank you for going to such great lengths to assist me in delivering a flawless performance and for helping me secure the title of campus belle.”
“You!!!” Stephanie seethed with anger, her chest heaving and her face contorted in fury.
She teetered on the edge of losing her composure, never expecting her plot to inadvertently pave the way for Milly’s triumph. It was genuinely maddening!
With her goal accomplished, Milly brushed past her, her confidence soaring. Yet, as she took a few strides forward, a powerful grip enveloped her, pulling her into a tight embrace. The force seemed intent on merging her into its essence. “Milly. The voice whispered, familiar yet unexpected.
Milly, poised to execute a shoulder throw, froze at the sound. Could it be Anthony’s voice?
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Chapter 53 Anthony’s Rebirth
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“You said I’m not your sister, so if you acknowledge me now, does that make you a little dog?” Milly teased, a playful glint in her eyes.
“Woof woof woof!” Anthony responded promptly with a resounding bark.
Milly’s expression froze, caught off guard by his unexpected response.
Anthony buried his face into her shoulder, unmoving. Let the dog bark, he thought. He’d comply with anything, even if asked to be a dog at that moment,
It might sound unbelievable, but just as Milly portrayed the swan’s demise on stage, Anthony felt a sense of rebirth within himself.
In his previous life, after handling what he believed to be Milly’s remains, he was driving home when he collided head–on with a large truck upon exiting the cemetery. Upon reopening his eyes, he found himself face to face with his lively sister.
Excitedly entering the backstage area, William and Melanic, ready to celebrate with Milly, were taken aback by the sight of the siblings embracing. Reacting swiftly, they moved to separate Anthony from Milly, their protective instincts kicking in.
Anthony, finally reunited with his beloved sister, was abruptly interrupted in his embrace by the interference of the two. His eyes flashed with displeasure, his tone turning icy. “Step aside!”
Initially upset at being separated from his sister, Anthony felt angry upon hearing Milly’s intention to leave with her. His face flushed with fury, his breaths heavy.
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