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Chapter 53: Ballet Prep.

Author: Kay-D
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-29 09:07:37

Daphne's POV

The quiet in the house was so thick, I could hear my own heartbeat. After everything that had happened (especially last night with Oliver) I didn’t know how to face anyone without feeling like my insides were tangled in knots.

I took a deep breath, adjusted the silk blouse I wore, and made my way downstairs. Jade was waiting in the sitting room, sipping from a glass of water Brittany must have offered her. The look in her eyes as I approached was soft, almost sisterly.

"You okay?" she asked, patting the cushion next to her.

I nodded quickly, managing a small smile. "Yeah. I’m fine. Just a little tired."

I wasn’t ready to talk about last night. Especially not with Jade. Not yet.

She smiled knowingly but didn’t press. "Let’s talk about the theatre. I figured we should begin preparing you to fit into that world. It’s not going to wait forever."

I sat beside her, eager to distract myself with anything other than my spiraling thoughts. Jade pulled out a slim notebook and open
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