My Extraordinary Wife

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.
Ashley wrapped her hands around Charlotte’s hands tightly, “You can play the cello while I dance. Is that okay?”
“Really?” Charlotte bit her lips as her eyes sparkled with joy.
“Since when have I lied to you before?” Ashlyn smiled before continuing gently, “I will get changed now. Wait for me here.”
On the stage, a stand-up comedy was coming to an end now.
Luckily, there were a lot of costumes in the backstage.
Charlotte was dressed in a white traditional costume.
Ashlyn chose a red traditional costume to match Charlotte’s.
She put on a simple makeup swiftly and pulled Charlotte’s hands, “Let’s go.”
On the stage, Charlotte sat in front of the cello. She was a refreshing sight, as she resembled a romantic ancient lady in her
white traditional costume and exquisite makeup.
In fact, she looked like a fairy as the spotlights shone on her.
However, Charlotte was feeling suffocated as everyone’s eyes landed upon her.
Her eyes glistened with tears of fear.

At this moment, a woman in red danced in front of her and shielded her from the audience’s gaze.
She trembled and looked at Ashlyn, who was dancing before her.
Her terrified gaze met Ashlyn’s eyes, which were filled with warmth.
A stirring warmth flowed through her.
In that instant, she forgot that she was on the stage. Lowering her gaze, she started to play the cello.