Chapter 20

Kristine looked disappointed.

Not long after, the scent of dinner filled the air, signaling that the meal was ready.

Glenn walked through the door just in time, and the family gathered around the table to eat.

At noon, it was only Glenn and Elaine who insisted on piling food onto Madisyn’s plate, but now Waylon had joined in as well.

She ate in silence, the mountain of food before her seeming insurmountable.

Across the table, Kristine’s presence went unnoticed.

She clenched her fork tightly, frustration simmering beneath her composed exterior.

She leaned closer to Andrew, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Andre, there’s a dance competition next week.

Would you like to come watch? I’ve heard some of the best dancers will be there-both seasoned masters and fresh talents.

I just joined in the National Dance Association and have an extra ticket.

I’d love for you to come with me.

locked onto Andrew’s, filled with a deep, unspoken

was the kind of look that most people would find impossible to refuse, especially coming from someone as

wasn’t like most

response was as cold as

“I’m busy.

mask the disappointment

perked up,

into the National

Mom,” Kristine replied, her voice brimming with

“That’s incredible.

must be one of their youngest members,

pride swelled even

am the youngest so

Glenn added, his

make sure to send you a special

face lit up with

“Thank you, Dad.

lot to learn, but I’m determined to keep improving

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