Chapter 270
Morwenna was backstage, her eyes glued to the script in her hands.
Truth be told, she could recite every line backwards if needed, but in these final moments, she couldn’t help but go over it again and
again.
Morwenna didn’t possess a photographic memory, nor did she have the privilege of elite tutors or a wealth of resources at her disposal. Everything she achieved was the result of her own hard work.
Once she set her mind to something, Morwenna was the type to put in more effort than most, striving for perfection.
After all, Stuart would be in the audience watching. She had to perform well.
It wasn’t until the half–hour mark before showtime that Morwenna finally closed her script. She took a drink of water, keeping her mind sharp and clear.
The makeup artist approached, ready to touch up Morwenna’s makeup.
“You’ve got amazing skin,” the makeup artist couldn’t help but exclaim. “Two hours under these lights and not a hint of shine. You hardly need a touch–up.”
Morwenna smiled, “Your skin looks great too.”
Her voice was sweet, and with that comment, the makeup artist’s face lit up with a broad smile, “Oh, honey, it’s all makeup and concealer magic for me.”
Morwenna sincerely complimented, “Well, then you’re really skilled with your.makeup.”
Pleased with the compliment, the makeup artist pulled out all the stops, applying her best techniques to Morwenna’s look.
Morwenna was naturally beautiful.
After the makeover, she was absolutely stunning.
Dressed in a flapper dress with her hair styled up in a chic bun, she transformed from a delicate princess into a roaring twenties‘
damsel
The makeup artist, proud of her work, said with a gleam in her eyes, “You’re going to dazzle everyone out there.”
Morwenna offered a polite thank you.
Matthew, having finished his makeup, joined her.
As a social media sensation turned actor, Matthew was inherently handsome, a natural in front of the camera. A touch of styling, and he embodied the leading man.
But right now, Matthew looked a bit pale.
Only five minutes remained before they had to go on stage:
The emcee, still brimming with energy after two hours, introduced, “Up next, please enjoy our final performance of the evening, a play titled Ethereal Dreams!”
Applause filled the room.
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Even the principal perked up, especially since Stuart beside him was clapping enthusiastically.
The principal wondered if the applause had woken Stuart from his snooze.
As they took the stage, Matthew and Morwenna’s appearance took everyone’s breath away.
Some people have the kind of beauty that simply astonishes.
Morwenna immediately spotted Stuart in the audience.
Stuart was the kind of person who stood out, even in a crowd.
Morwenna gave Stuart a small smile. Stuart responded with a subtle grin of his own.
This small exchange went unnoticed by most, and anyone who did catch it would have assumed Morwenna was looking at the principal.
Only Matthew caught the exchange between Stuart and his sweetheart.
The audience was already buzzing with excitement.
“Wow, Morwenna looks like a completely different person with that outfit. How can she pull off every look so effortlessly?”
“Right? I heard there was talk of recasting the lead role. Thank god less that didn’t happen.”
“I know, right? Lucky for us, look at her standing next to Matthew. She doesn’t get overshadowed by his presence at all. Instead, they
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complement each other perfectly.”
“They are absolutely perfect together!”
Stuart, who had been listening to the discussions around him with a sense of detachment, felt his expression darken slightly upon hearing the last comment.
Perfect together?