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Chapter 55: Catching Up
"You look nice,” Sienna greeted when Callie finally got out of her morning rehearsals. She had been waiting by the rehearsal studio, to get some lunch with Callie. Since the recent scandal with Vin’s donation, Sienna had been keeping close tabs on her friend, in fear that she might be hiding her true emotions about the matter. She didn’t want Callie to feel alone. “It’s perfect for a picnic date. Did Vin pick that out for you?”
Smiling, Callie did a little spin, showing off the peach ankle-length dress she sported, and like the supportive friend that she was, Sienna clapped for her.
“Cut it out,” Callie scolded. “I’m mad at you.”
“What did I do?” Sienna asked,
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