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I looked toward Daniel, hoping for some reassurance, but he only glanced at me quickly and then looked away.<\/h3>\n

The air suddenly felt too thick to breathe. I slipped out quietly, my heels clicking against the marble floor, and pushed open the side doors to the garden.<\/p>\n

The night air was cool, but my cheeks were hot with humiliation. I leaned against the stone railing, blinking back tears.<\/p>\n

Why? Why had she singled me out? I had done nothing but try to support them.<\/p>\n

\u201cMom?\u201d<\/p>\n

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I turned. Noah was there, his little tuxedo rumpled from dancing, his brown hair sticking up in the back. His big eyes searched mine.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you okay?\u201d he whispered.<\/p>\n

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I looked toward Daniel, hoping for some reassurance, but he only glanced at me quickly and then looked away. The air suddenly felt too thick to breathe. I slipped out quietly, my heels clicking against the marble floor, and pushed open the side doors to the garden. The night air was cool, but my cheeks…<\/p>\n

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