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..."

a look,

getting late.

at Janice

...

outside the venue, Theo called

the car, Sierra glanced at Theo's back and her

to stand behind Theo. "It's all because

turned pale again. She reached out to check his wound but hesitated, afraid of causing him

leaned in for a look, giving Theo a thumbs-up. "Even with such a serious injury, you're still holding up. Impressive, Mr.

helpless glare, worry written all

his expression as calm as ever.

bleeding. How can it be

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

firm grip on

protest,

eyebrow, picking up the trophy from the ground. She teased, "Mr. Gray, let Cee take you to the hospital. I'll head

the trophy for

realized her lapse in composure and lowered

Madison was out of sight, a

met