In such a contest, anything but a high cement would likely lead to mockery back home.


    The pressure mounted.


    Kristine grew increasingly nervous, and sleep became elusive.


    By two in the morning, she was still awake, restlessly turning in bed.


    Unable to sleep, she rose and decided to go for a walk.


    As she stepped out of her room, she noticed a light shining in the living room.


    Driven by curiosity, she approached and caught sight of someone dancing with grace in front of therge window.


    The dancer executed each move wlessly, a level of perfection Kristine knew she could never match.


    Theplex steps seemed toe naturally to the dancer.


    Even alongside a former international champion, Madisyn would hold her own.


    Kristine turned pale, her hand tightening on the handrail.


    A thought consumed her.


    If Madisyn won the championship and she failed to ce in the top ten, Madisyn would steal the spotlight once again, leaving her in the shadows.


    Was it even worthpeting?


    Her thoughts swirled in chaos, and she didn’t realize how long she had been watching until Madisyn ceased dancing and noticed her.


    Madisyn showed little reaction, as if Kristine was merely another face in the crowd, and walked upstairs.


    As Madisyn walked past, Kristine made a sudden move and fell down the stairs!


    Blood quickly pooled on the stark white floor.


    Madisyn’s expression tightened as she hurried back downstairs.


    Just then, a servant walked into the room and upon witnessing the scene, screamed out loud, “Ahhh!”


    The scream pierced the stillness of the vi, waking everyone.novelbin


    That night, Kristine was swiftly taken to the hospital.


    Everyone at home rushed to the hospital with her.


    They were stunned to learn that Kristine had taken a serious fall down the stairs.


    It wasn’t until the early morning hours that Kristine began toe around.


    Spotting the bandages enveloping her, she panicked.


    “Mom, what happened to me?”


    ine’s face was sad as she replied, “You fell down the stairs.


    You’ve hurt your leg badly and will need to rest a lot.


    It looks like you won’t be able to participate in the internationalpetition.


    ”