As the lively melody started to play, Tom found himself standing still for what felt like an eternity before finally singing. His timing was off, and he stumbled over the lyrics, far from his usual flawless performances.

Ariana’s smile faded into concern, and she stopped the rehearsal and called Tom off the stage.

“What’s the issue? Are you alright?” she asked.

Tom shook his head lightly.

“I don’t know, but ever since I was hit by that stick yesterday, my ears have been ringing nonstop. I thought a good night’s sleep would help, but it hasn’t.”

Ariana grew even more worried, recalling the force of that hit, and how Tom had skipped a hospital visit and went straight to rehearsals after dealing with the police.

Seeing his pale face, Ariana insisted, “Your health is the top priority. If the discomfort continues, you must go to the hospital.

explain your absence to the

us to come this far. If I can’t get on stage, our team would be missing a voting opportunity. Plus, at this point in the competition, we can’t

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attempts to persuade him were in vain. Additionally, the reality show had reached an extremely competitive stage. At this stage of the competition,

Chamberlain brothers, especially Woodrow, were by Tom’s side, bombarding him with motivational quotes they found online. They whispered and chattered in Tom’s ear non-stop, and strangely, it made

the show began, Tom’s condition deteriorated

These were symptoms

said seriously, “You can’t continue

need to go to the hospital for a check-up. Don’t put your

to start. The tinnitus and dizziness come and

calmly at Ariana and after a short pause, he added in a pleading tone, “I can’t leave. I

more important than the competition. Don’t be so stubborn!” The other team members came over

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