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"I like her"
After that night, Murray stopped contacting Emily.
Remembering his definition of their relationship, Emily didn't feel the need to impose herself when he didn't require her presence. She continued her daily dance practice, preparing for her graduation performance.
Despite Ronald Richardson's warning about his mother possibly visiting her school, Emily didn't take it too seriously. The day arrived for the first dress rehearsal of their graduation showcase. As the lead dancer and the soul of the performance, she felt the weight of expectation. Nervousness was inevitable.
Backstage, she practiced controlling her facial expressions in a corner, as this was her only weakness. The "Metamorphosis" dance demanded significant emotional range and complexity, and her expressions were too calm to resonate with the character.
"You can't just practice in the mirror; that only results in superficial expressions," came a voice.
Emily turned to see an elegant
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