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2024-10-29 19:42:56Reassured about the company's legitimacy, Emily let go of her concerns. With her father having passed away some time ago, she felt no need to dwell on these connections.
As they chatted casually, the conversation turned to Emily's injured leg.
Frowning worried, she said, "I have a performance in two days, but I'm not sure if my foot has fully healed."
Visually, the bruising had faded to a faint blue, and the swelling had mostly subsided. She was eager to join one more rehearsal before the actual performance, yet she feared aggravating the injury if it hadn't fully healed.
Sandy stood up and examined her foot, "Let's go to the hospital tomorrow for a check-up."
Emily blinked like a sad child at the mention of the hospital, "I want ice cream."
Sandy playfully pushed her head, "You know it's not recommended to eat sweet."
"But I really want
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