Chapter 266
In the end, it was down to Morwenna and the child star
With a haughty tone, the child star declared, “Til go first”
She figured once the celebrated actor Matthew saw her act, there’d be no point in watching anyone else.
Morwenna wasn’t fussed about the order, she hardly knew the first thing about acting and had been engrossed in watching Matthew’s performances anyway.
The girl stepped up, her cheeks flushed as she greeted Matthew and chose a scene where the lead couple is deeply in love.
Matthew, for his part, paid a bit more attention this time, sensing that the girl in front of him had some acting chops.
But even with just that slight increase in focus, his intense gaze and deep emotion seemed to throw the girl off her game. She struggled to maintain eye contact with Matthew
Despite knowing her lines well and delivering a complete performance, it just didn’t look right. It gave off the vibe that while the male lead was passionately devoted, the female lead locked as shifty as a thief caught in the act.
After her scene, the girl shot Morwenna a fierce glare and hissed, “Think you’re something special, do you? Let’s see how you embarrass yourself trying to match up with Matthe
Morwenna then took the stage with her chosen scene.
She opted for a moment where the leading couple, tom between their love and their duty to their country, are about to head to the front lines, one to a battlefield hospital and the other to the trenches, sharing a poignant journey together.
This scene had minimal dialogue, relying heavily on body language and emotional expression through the eyes to convey the depth of their feelings–a challenging endeavor.
Matthew, internally cursing his brother for dragging him into thes, flashed Morwenna a supportive smile from an angle only she could see. He was prepared to help carry her through the scene if need be
As the scene began, the couple walked together
Matthew aimed to guide Morwenna into the mood of the scene but noticed, to his surprise, she was already fully immersed
Could Morwenna be this talented?
Their walk was a silent testament to the looming farewell possibly the last meeting the specter of death awaiting them at the end of their paths.
Matthew’s acting prowess was given, but what took everyone by surprise was Morwenna’s harmonious performance. Her silent steps
termination and the sorrow of inevitable separation. In a grew heavier with unspoken words and reluctance, her gaze laden with world tom by war, their love weighed heavily
Without costumes or props, their portrayal wedly painted
anguish of parting
Morwenna wasn’t an actress, but in that moment she embodied the spirit of Melvin, a selfless and just man willing to sacrifice everything for others and his ideals, embodying the nation’s struggle
Her steps became more resolute as they reached the end of the path, where they stopped
Turning with a radiant smile, Morwenna said, “Coodbye”
Matthew, with a pledge–like firmness, responded, “We will meet again!
They walked away in opposite directions, leaving a hushed audience behind
In just a two–minute scene with two lines of dialogue, they conveyed volumes
The verdict was clear to anyone with eyes,
I play
Campbell, smugly satisfied, announced “Alright, no more disputes, right? Gossiping like you’ve got nothing better to do. You thank favorites? I value talent! Now disperse. The welcome party is about to start, and we have a VIP guest tonight. Any troublemakers will be reported and disciplined”
Stuart having signaled his intention to attend, was a guest none dared cross
As the hall cleared, Campbell couldn’t hide his pride