My extraordinary wife novel (Ashlyn and Lucas) novel Chapter 345

Chapter 345

“Don’t look at the audience. Just keep your head low and focus on your performance”

But his words of encouragement were utterly useless.

Charlotte was getting more terrified by the minute, and her mind went blank. She stared at Lochlan pitifully and whimpered in a crying voice, “Uncle Lochlan, I’m terrified...”

At this moment, Ashlyn walked to their side.

Her brows knitted as she caught the terror on Charlotte’s face.

“There is no need to be afraid.”

“Ms. Berry...Ms. Berry...” Charlotte withdrew her hands from Lochlan’s grasp and tugged at Ashlyn’s sleeves while looking at her as if her life depended on the latter.

“Charlotte, you have practiced so hard for the Gala Night, so you must go on!” Ashlyn held Charlotte’s hands as she continued, “Your Uncle Lochlan is very concerned about you and really hopes that you can overcome your phobia. Charlotte, I have full confidence in you.”

“No...No...” Charlotte shook her head vehemently.

She did not know what to do. Her fingers were frozen with fear, and there was no way she could play the cello given her current condition.

How can I perform on stage in this state?

Her hands started to turn numb, and she almost dropped the cello.

Looking at Charlotte’s terrified state now, Lochlan felt regretful and sorry for her. It’s all my fault. I should not have asked her to perform in front of so many people. My plan to toughen her up through this method has backfired, causing her to be so terrified. She has finally improved after such a long time and can hold simple conversations with outsiders now. I can’t risk her being so terrified and retreat into her shell.”

He looked at Ashlyn, troubled, “Ms. Berry, given Lottie’s present state, why don’t we cancel her performance?”

Ashlyn had been observing Charlotte quietly. Her exquisite features were filled with terror and anxiety. She must be really terrified. Indeed, the rumors are true. Autism is so scary. She’s trapped in her own world and is too frightened to venture into the outside world.

After a thoughtful ponder, Ashlyn suggested, “Charlotte, you must be brave. Is it okay if I accompany you on stage?”

“You accompany me?” Charlotte’s eyes widened with astonishment as she looked at Ashlyn in disbelief. “You accompany me?” She repeated.