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Chapter 136

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Caroline's Point of View

Without Adrian here, I'd struggle to keep it together.

I keep seeing Liam's white face hearing his faint voice saying he didn't want me to skip this for him. I feel so guilty, but Adrian's taking care of things letting me do what I need to. He calmed me down. He said he'd call if Liam got worse. I believe him.

That trust is the only thing stopping me from bolting back to the car and quitting this contest right now. I keep going reminding myself why I showed up.

This contest isn’t just about showcasing my skills—it’s about reclaiming my dignity. The last time I stood before a panel of judges, I wasn’t just overlooked—I was humiliated. My work was dismissed, my talent questioned, and the whispers that followed me out of the venue still linger in my memory like a stain I can’t scrub off. They laughed. They doubted me. And worst of all, the people I had trusted, the ones I believed would stand by my side, betrayed me without hesitation.

That kind of failure doesn’
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