A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

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"Sierra's clearly a powerhouse, but she was almost forced to quit the competition. Who did she offend?"

"She's really had it rough. My heart goes out to her."

Backstage, Madison couldn't hold back her tears, feeling both joy and regret.

Theo frowned, sensing a sticky sensation on his back.

When the contestants came down from the stage, Sierra walked up to Theo with a smile. "I did it."

Theo reached out and gently patted her head. "You were amazing."

Though she didn't win first place, this competition was more than enough to prove her talent.

The other contestants passed by her with looks of admiration, and some even approached to make friends.

Only Felicia wore a dark expression, glaring at Sierra's back with hostility.

Janice walked up to Sierra, champion's trophy in hand, and smirked. "All that talk, and you still only got second place. Sierra, you're not all that after all."

Madison clenched her teeth in anger. "What's there to be so proud of? It's just a championship. If it weren't for..."

her with a look, signaling

getting late. Let's

eyes at Janice and pulled

...

outside the venue, Theo called Adrian to come pick

at

jogged over to stand behind Theo. "It's all because of me that

which had just regained some color, turned pale again. She reached out to check his wound but hesitated, afraid of

giving Theo a thumbs-up. "Even with such a serious injury,

glare, worry written all over her

calm as ever. "Don't worry.

How can it be a small

shirt was stained with a large patch of red, clinging to his skin. Even the slightest

a firm

without protest, standing close

trophy from the ground. She teased, "Mr. Gray, let Cee take you

hold onto the trophy for

composure and lowered her

was out of sight, a familiar presence suddenly drew

and met those deep, unfathomable