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Emily was naturally beautiful. However, ever since Sophia came into her life, she’d let her appearance slide. Most of the time, Ethan saw her looking disheveled while taking care of their daughter. 

In stark contrast, Nancy was a vision of style. Always with flawless makeup and a new outfit every day, she was a chameleon of fashion. 

From gentle and demure to cool and edgy, sexy, intellectual, or cute, she effortlessly switched personas. 

Emily often mused that if she were male, she’d be completely under Nancy’s spell. 

“Hey, Emily!” Chloe’s voice jolted Emily out of her daydream. 

Snapping back to the present, Emily gave a small smile. “You’re right, I do look better,” she said. 

Chloe gave her a reassuring pat on the back. “Come on, doll. Dress up, and have some fun. Those losses? They’re 1/6 

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declared. 

Promptly at eight, the trio exited Carter Manor. 

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Upon arriving at the kindergarten, they were greeted by a sea of activity. Parents and kids decked out in their finest filled the place. 

Molly, ever the social butterfly, introduced her mom 

and aunt to her classmates with pride, “Check out 

my mommy and my aunt! Aren’t they gorgeous?” she boasted. 

After this little show–off session, the teacher signaled for everyone to assemble. 

Parents found their seats as directed by the teachers. 

The event kicked off with class dances. 

Amid the crowd, Emily’s eyes kept drifting towards Sophia. 

Each class took the stage, and despite the young age of the performers and a few mishaps, they managed to pull aff@heir routines. 

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After all, Sophia was her flesh and blood. No matter the harsh words exchanged, Emily only wanted the best for her daughter. 

Following the group dances, it was time for the solo acts. Top performers would receive a shiny little gold star and a certificate. 

Molly was up with a charming skit based on a fairy tale. 

As the kids took turns on stage, Sophia’s turn finally arrived. 

She stepped onto the stage solo and scanned the audience, clearly searching for someone. 

Whispers began to spread through the crowd. 

“Where are her parents?” 

“Poor thing, all by herself.” 

“She’s about to break down.” 

“What kind of parents miss their kid’s big day?” 

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The murmured comments reached Emily’s ears, tugging at her heartstrings. 

As she was about to rise and join Sophia on stage, Chloe suddenly grasped her arm and subtly motioned her to look right. 

Emily turned her gaze, and there was Nancy, wearing a fancy gown and expensive high heels. A small entourage trailed behind her, carrying a grand piano. 

At the sight of Nancy, Sophia’s face lit up. She bounded up and hollered, “Nancy, you made it!” 

Nancy clacked across the crowd in her heels, ascended the stage, and clasped Sophia’s hand. 

Once the workers had set down the piano and fetched a chair, Nancy ruffled Sophia’s hair and settled herself in front of the instrument. 

Sophia struck a pose, gearing up to dance to Nancy’s piano notes. 

Nancy shut her eyes, took a moment to compose herself, and then her fingers moved quickly over the keys. The6:31 

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In her princess dress, Sophia twirled and swayed to the 

music. 

The piano melody was clear and nice, but lacking any formal dance training, Sophia struggled to keep up. 

Before long, her steps faltered, and her dance became a jumbled mess. 

Nancy played the piano really well, and her outfit looked elegant. 

But this was a kindergarten event, and the kids were meant to be in the limelight. 

As Sophia’s dance devolved into chaos, a buzz of chatter spread through the audience. 

“Sure, that mom’s a show–stopper, but this is the kids‘ time to shine, not hers!” 

“Tell me about it. The poor kid is all over the place, and she just keeps playing. It’s like she’s in her own competition.” 

Look at that, the kid’s stopped, and the mom’s still going 

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“That little girl clearly doesn’t have the moves. She should’ve just sung a song.” 

“Guess she was trying to show off her mom, but it backfired big–time.” 

“Yeah, she’s just standing there like a statue. Kinda pitiful.” 

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Sophia had halted her dance, yet the piano played on. 

The stinging remarks from the crowd reached her ears, and her eyes welled up with sorrow. 

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