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..."

with a look, signaling her to

getting late. Let's

rolled her eyes at Janice

...

outside the venue, Theo called Adrian to

Sierra glanced at Theo's back

over to stand behind Theo. "It's all because of me that you got hurt.

just regained some color, turned pale again. She reached out to

giving Theo a thumbs-up. "Even with such a

helpless glare, worry written

expression as calm as ever. "Don't worry. It's just

bleeding. How can it be a small

red, clinging to

firm grip

protest, standing close beside

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

hold onto the trophy for you,

and lowered

was out of sight, a familiar presence suddenly drew

met those deep,