Lina narrowed her eyes and asked, “Are you sure you don't want to forfeit?”
Lucy nodded. “Yes, I'm sure.”
“All right, then. You may take your seat and carry on. I just hope you won't regret this choice later on,” Lina said with a shrug and placed her microphone down.
Lucy's heart was racing as she sat down in her chair.
I have a really bad feeling about this... Why would Ms. Cohen say that? What is she implying? For some reason, I think she's either trying to give me a hint or mock me.
Lucy decided to dismiss those thoughts when she looked at the judges' panel and saw Lina scribbling on a piece of paper.
was just concerned that I wouldn't be able to perform
her
gave her an opportunity to forfeit and save her reputation, but she
she'd have taken the hint! Instead of giving her an opportunity, you've planted a seed
well, Nat!” Lina
“All right, let's stop talking about Lucy and observe
participants. Due to the overly basic information provided and the participants' lack of
on after hearing that and
of the competition came to an end
designs and handed them over
she sat there waiting
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