He rested a hand on Stella’s shoulder, asking, “Are you feeling jittery?”

Stella took a deep breath, straightening up.

“No! I’m all in.

I want to learn from Bella, no matter what it takes!”

Matthew grinned affectionately.

“Easy now.

Just give it your best shot.

Meanwhile, Haley stood outside, eavesdropping with a frown.

Cold sweat trickled down Haley’s forehead.

She balled her hands into fists, noticing her palms were slick with sweat.

The thought that Stella might return to Bella’s side filled her with dread, risking the exposure of her and Kristian’s scheme.

earlier caution echoed in her mind, heightening

thoughts jumbled, she struggled to decide on her

Then, it hit her.

reach

moment’s delay,

appetite, prompting her to ask with genuine concern, “Are

quickly shook her head, caught off guard by

“I’m fine, really.

I might have

go ahead and

to

her way to the bathroom, and locked

pulled out her phone and texted Kristian, “Stella is getting involved in Bella’s competition and might

What should we do?”

anxiously clutched her phone, waiting

a way to

doesn’t get in

to do is

mother, and we’ll be able

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