waking up with my nemesis' baby novel

Two hours of competition flew by . Minerva , who drew the third spot , gave a solid performance and got the highest score of the night . When she stood on the podium , Madeleine finally managed to force a smile . Another judge was supposed to present the award to Minerva , but somehow , it ended up being Leona . She stood next to Minerva for a photo , her smiling gaze landing right on Madeleine in the audience . It was so obviously intentional . After the competition , Madeleine went backstage with the flowers she had prepared .

" Congratulations , my little champion ~ " Minerva's face was flushed with excitement . Chapter 233 " Madeleine , I think I did really well just now . I remembered all the key points you told me . " " I saw . You did great . I'll take you out for a big meal later . " " That's great ! I'm going to eat my heart out . " The two of them walked out , laughing and talking . Madeleine had just received a message from Roderick . He had cleared his afternoon schedule to come back and celebrate with Madeleine and Minerva , and he was on his way now .

On their way out , Madeleine and Minerva both noticed Leona up ahead , taking pictures with a contestant . To Minerva , she was one of the judges , after all , so she quickly told Madeleine she wanted a photo with her too . " Okay . " Madeleine put on a smile , hiding all her emotions . " Come on , I'll take the picture for you . " Chapter 233 After the contestant in front of them was done , Minerva went over and politely asked if she could have a photo . " The little champion , of course you can . " Leona smiled , then turned her head to look at Madeleine after she spoke .

" So you two are cousins . Madeleine , your cousin is much better than you . " Madeleine didn't meet her gaze , looking down as she took the camera out of her bag . Her tone was very flat . " The student surpasses the master . I'm happy my sister is better than me . " " Yes , at least your sister didn't just run away like a deserter , like you did . " Madeleine froze . Minerva , who had been holding flowers with a smile on her face , found her smile vanished after hearing that . She didn't look to see Leona's expression after she said that , but focused on her cousin not far away .

Chapter 233 Seeing her cousin's face had indeed turned a little pale , Minerva instinctively took a step away from Leona . She walked over to Madeleine . " Madeleine , you two know each other ? " Madeleine nodded . Leona chuckled . " Didn't your cousin tell you ? Not only do we know each other , we were respectable rivals in high school . " Minerva's brow furrowed slightly . Rivals ? She had rivals too , on stage , but they weren't like this off stage . Her gut told her that her cousin was being bullied . Madeleine quickly composed herself . Today was a big , happy day for Minerva .

She couldn't let her own problems ruin the girl's mood . " Come on , Mina , go stand next to Leona . We're taking a picture . " Chapter 233 Minerva walked over , her little face serious . " I don't want to anymore . " " You don't want to ? " Madeleine froze , then snapped out of it when she saw the little girl's expression . She quickly smiled and told her in a very low voice , " It's okay , let's just take one . " " I don't feel like it . " After saying that , she grabbed Madeleine's hand , gave Leona a nod with a dark expression , and walked quickly outside .

The smile on Leona's face froze before she had a chance to pull it back . What does that mean? What does that kid mean ? Taking a deep breath , Leona turned her head to look at Madeleine's retreating back , her eyes darkening slightly . Her phone rang , and she answered it . Chapter 233 " Three months . I need to stay in the country for three months before I go back . Yes , I'm here ... I have some important things to take care of . " - That little girl Minerva walked so fast that Madeleine could barely keep up .

She had been feeling stifled , but seeing Minerva's reaction , she couldn't help but laugh . " What are you doing ? " The two of them had reached the entrance and were standing on the steps . Minerva turned her head and asked , " Madeleine , was that person bullying you ? " " What makes you say that ? " " What she said sounded really uncomfortable , and your face changed . What right does she have to call you a deserter ?! " Madeleine pressed her lips together , finally managing a bitter smile after a long moment . " Because I haven't danced these past few years , I guess .

" Chapter 233 " But that's your personal choice . What does it have to do with her ? The only person who can condemn you is yourself . " Minerva puffed out her cheeks and crossed her arms , fuming . " I really hated the way she was looking at you just now . " Chapte Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes.

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