Seeing the old lady so agitated, Luke couldn't suppress his growing curiosity. Something monumental must have happened to the girl, Lila Davis, all those years ago. Sensing her hesitation, he told her how vital it was for him to understand the truth behind the incident. He even hinted, rather strongly, that if she didn't cooperate, he'd have no choice but to ask her daughter directly when she returned.
Her reaction was immediate and intense. At the mere mention of the word "piano," the old lady seemed to shrink into herself, her worry clearly etched on her face. After what felt like an internal battle, she finally caved, weighing her options and deciding that sharing the truth with Luke was better than letting her daughter relive that painful memory.
The story she revealed was far beyond
