Author’s POV
Aria's international performance tour turned out to be far more demanding than she had anticipated. With three consecutive days of performances, her schedule was packed from morning till night, leaving barely any time for herself.
On the second day, she and Summer met with a renowned instructor in the morning before heading to the venue for an afternoon rehearsal. Claire and Michael arrived early to show their support, but Aria only managed a quick greeting before being whisked away by the event coordinators.
"I'm so sorry I can't chat longer," Aria apologized, giving Claire a quick hug. "Duty calls!"
Claire waved her off with an understanding smile. "Don't worry about us! We're just here to cheer you on."
Each performance lasted over two hours, and the physic
