Chapter 39 Naomi's piano performance was truly amazing , and her luxurious gown was breathtakingly stunning . But today was a kindergarten event , and the spotlight was supposed to be on the kids . Yolanda's steps became erratic as the melody played , her movements growing clumsy and out of sync . Waves of murmurs and chatter erupted from the crowd below the stage . " She is definitely eye - catching , but how can she just steal the show like that ? Today's supposed to be all about the kids , and she's out here grabbing all the attention for herself . " " Seriously , the kid's dancing is all over the place , and she doesn't even think to stop . If you didn't know better , you'd think this was some kind of mom contest ." " Look ? The kid already stopped , but the moin's still up there playing away ." " And that kid ? Her dancing's not even that good . Why bother with a performance like this ? Wouldn't it have been better if she just sang a little or something ? " " Probably just wanted to show off what her mom can do , but it totally backfired ." " Exactly , the kid's just standing there all awkward , like a wooden post ; looks kind of dumb , honestly, like she's not too bright . " Yolanda had already stopped dancing , but the piano music kept playing . Yolanda could hear every single word the crowd was saying . Her eyes turned red with hurt , and tears streamed down her cheeks as she tried to hold back her feelings . Naomi was completely absorbed in her music , totally shutting out the world around her ; not even Yolanda's crying reached her ears . But soon , the piano music came to a halt . Naomi had poured her heart into the piece , thinking she'd be greeted by thunderous applause and cheers . But as she stood up , all she heard was whispers and murmurs rippling through the crowd . And right beside her , Yolanda was crying . " Yolanda , what's wrong ? " Naomi panicked , crouching down in front of Yolanda , her voice filled with concern . Yolanda pushed Naomi's hand away , didn't say a single word , and walked off stage . In the audience , Teresa saw people gossiping about Yolanda and felt really upset . As Yolanda left , Teresa instinctively got up to follow her . But just then , Doris called Monica's name . Monica noticed Teresa was worried about Yolanda , so she said , " Aunt Teresa , why don't you go check on Yolanda ? Mom and I can go up and perform . " Teresa looked down at Monica , gritting her teeth as she said , " It's okay . I'll go check on her after we finish performing . " They'd practiced this routine so many times at the Sullivan Mansion ; Teresa didn't want Monica's performance to fall apart just because of her . Monica still wanted to insist that Teresa go after Yolanda , but Teresa just gently patted her cheek and said , " Come on , let's get up there . " With Teresa's insistence , the tee of them headed onto the stage together . Their fairy tale performance , brought to life by the three of them , won over the crowd and earned thunderous applause and recognition ftum everyone . Offstage Nagi hurried after Yolanda , apologizing again and again . " Yolanda , I'm so sorry . I didn't think things through Yolanda's eyes were red with feats and she just stared at Naced without saying a word , her heart aching in silence But it was Nauru who wanted to play the page , and she was the one who wanted to dance , too . 1/3 Chapter 39 She strode over in a few quick steps and flipped the dough bowl right off the table . Fixing a fierce glare on that woman with the poisonous mouth , Teresa snapped , " Say what you want to the adults , but why drag a kid into this ? " As Teresa came over , Yolanda , feeling wronged , ran off . Seeing Yolanda run away , Naomi hurried after her . " Yolanda , wait . " Teresa's aura was fierce , and since that woman with a nasty mouth knew she was in the wrong , she chickened out and didn't dare say another word . When Naomi rushed out , Yolanda had already vanished . Heart pounding , she fumbled for her phone and quickly dialed Charles . " Charles , are you here yet ? Yolanda just got yelled at by some parents , and she ran off - I can't find her anywhere , " Naomi said , her voice trembling with worry . Charles had promised he'd come to family day at the kindergarten with Yolanda , but he was just going to be a bit late . Hearing that Yolanda had been yelled at , Charles frowned and said , " Got it . I'll be there in a few minutes ." Feeling uneasy , Naomi apologized , " Charles , I'm so sorry . I didn't protect Yolanda like I should have . " Charles didn't blame her . " You're gentle by nature . I know this isn't your fault . Just wait for me to get there . I'll handle it . " AD