Helena shot Jeffrey a look and said, "Oh, stop it. Who knows if Feena will even show up here again? I heard her grandparents aren't doing well, and they're planning to sell their house and move into a villa."
Jack was surprised. He hadn't heard anything about this from Feena.
Jack was about to help Joanne with her homework after dinner when a melodious voice called from outside.
"Mr. and Mrs. Holland, hello!"
Helena replied enthusiastically, "Oh? Is that our superstar? Are you here to see Jack? Come on in!"
"Thank you, Mrs. Holland! But please, just call me Feena. Calling me a star makes me blush. I have a few questions I'd like to ask Jack."
Helena walked into the room, beaming. "Jack, Feena is here to see you. Come on out."
Joanne's eyes sparkled as she added, "Go on, Jack! I don't have any problems with my homework right now. Go talk to Feena."
Joanne could sense Jack's feelings, and she adored Feena too. Her admiration for Feena had only grown after the success of the fantasy drama Feena starred in. She really hoped Jack could win Feena's heart.
Jack nodded and stepped out of the room. There stood Feena, graceful and radiant, with a guitar slung over her back.
When she saw Jack, her expressive eyes lit up. "There are some parts of the guitar I'm struggling with. Could you teach me?"
Jack agreed without hesitation, saying, "Of course!"
Feena hesitated for a moment, then suggested, "It might disturb Joanne's studying if we stay here. How about we go outside? The riverside is nice and open."
"Let's go, then."
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