Chapter 1926 Practicing Lines
Zayden mindlessly nodded as he was gobbling down the honey shortbread without listening to Maya. “Our progress is delayed because of the constant problems faced while filming scenes featuring Zayden and Yuvan.” Sheila let out a sigh.
“What’s wrong with Yuvan? Did he not improve on his acting skills?”
“He’s always changing the script on his own! The director was confused by Yuvan and Zayden when the two of them filmed a scene together this evening. With Zayden always forgetting his lines and Yuvan’s tendency to modify the script, none of their dialogues were as intended in the script. The worst part is, their terrible performance affected Joy as well.” Sheila sighed again after glancing at Zayden.
Zayden wore an innocent expression as he explained, “Mommy, I memorized my script thoroughly, but my mind would go blank whenever I’m on the set. I don’t know why this is happening.”
“That’s because you haven’t memorized your script well enough. There’s no way you will forget if you put in the effort. Ask yourself this—why doesn’t Joy forget her lines?”
“How would I know? Perhaps she’s smart because she inherited her parents’ good genes. I do not have such perks,” Zayden muttered. “You’re full of excuses! If you forget your script again tomorrow, you and Yuvan can quit your roles.”
Zayden appeared petulant as he took a quick look at Sheila. He then decided to spend the night memorizing his script. “Aunt Sheila, why don’t I bring Zayden with me to Imperial Garden so that he can practice his lines with Joy?”
Zayden was overjoyed and was eager to go to Imperial Garden. Sophia agreed with Maya’s suggestion as well. Finally, Sheila conceded and reminded Zayden to behave when he arrived at Imperial Garden.
“Don’t worry, Mommy. I will be on my best behavior.”
“Rest assured, Aunt Sheila. We will take good care of Zayden.”
With that, Zayden went to Imperial Garden with Maya.
Joy told Zayden sternly when she was informed of the purpose behind his visit, “In that case, you better work hard because I will be supervising you!”
“Let’s memorize our scripts together. You don’t have to supervise me.”
“I know my lines by heart. These scenes should have already been completed if it weren’t for you and Yuvan. My dream is to become a child star and earn a lot of money, so you better not hinder me!”
Zayden pursed his lips as he felt indignant. “Why don’t you ask Yuvan to come here and practice lines with me while you monitor us since he also affected you?”
Joy thought that was a good idea.
Besides, there were plenty of rooms in Imperial Garden for Yuvan to stay in. Joy wondered if the filming progress would smoothen if Yuvan and Zayden had rehearsed in advance. However, since she could not ascertain Yuvan’s willingness to agree to her plan, Joy decided to get Yuvan’s phone number from Sheila to call him.
Yuvan saw the caller ID and picked up the call with knitted brows.
Yuvan was surprised to learn the reason behind the phone call from Zayden. “You’re asking me to go to Imperial Garden?”
“Yes. We can rehearse our lines together so that others will not make fun of us anymore.”
“Are you sure it is fine for me to stay at Imperial Garden?”
“Yes. There are a lot of rooms here. You can choose to stay with me too.”
“Will Mr. Seet and Ms. Lane agree to this?”
“They are very supportive of my mommy’s career. You coming over to stay is a way of showing your support, so I think they will agree to this.”
“Then…”
Zayden was losing his patience because of Yuvan’s hesitation. “Are you unwilling to come here? There are maids, chefs, and butlers here at Imperial Garden. You won’t have to do a thing.”
“No, that’s not it. I’m just afraid that Mr. Seet and Ms. Lane would be against it. Should I go over now?”
“Hurry up!”
Yuvan let out a sigh after ending the phone call.
He did not expect the opportunity he had been waiting for to get close to the Seet family to present itself unexpectedly.
