Chapter 43

Kristine acknowledged with a nod and a gracious smile, “Okay, no worries.

As she turned away, her fingers subtly tightened into a fist, betraying her disappointment before she headed off to practice dancing.

Kristine felt a pressing need to better herself swiftly.

While Kristine was immersed in her dance practice, she noticed a figure at the doorway.

“Auntie,” she said, pausing her movements.

Lynda observed her with concern.

“Why are you practicing at such a late hour?”

“Well, now that Madisyn is back, I need to step up.

I can’t become a burden to the family,” Kristine replied, her eyes reddening, giving the appearance of someone who had suffered greatly.

Lynda’s expression softened.

“Wh

‘s wrong?”

feel she

Mom and Dad seem different,” Kristine confessed, her

starting to wonder if

have

they change just because Madisyn is back?” Lynda questioned,

sighed, “I don’t

chatted with

in, it felt like they didn’t want to

competition

Madisyn shifted, her tone turning a bit

their

to push you aside? That

this get to

are worth

focus on your own

already discussed with everyone about applying for

talents make you

last night had

deep appreciation for genuine talent, felt especially proud of Kristine, whom she had watched

with ambition

woman at her age to become a senior member in the National Dance

praise and see the accolades

dreams felt

Kristine responded, her voice tinged

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