Chapter 078

She raised her voice slightly. "I've also been accepted for an internship at Mandy Xander's studio," she said.

Renee was momentarily stunned.

Dahlia jumped up. "How is that possible? At least Renee and Annie got into Mandy's studio through the competition. How did you manage to get in?"

Wendy shrank back, appearing hurt and scared, fidgeting with her skirt.

"I... I just happened to have this opportunity. I thought I'd give it a try, and surprisingly, I succeeded."

"Renee, please don't be angry, okay?"

Wendy cried softly, like a delicate white flower in the rain.

Sandy glared at her. "Wendy! Stop talking! Didn't you hear what the doctor just said? Renee can't get emotionally worked up. Are you deliberately trying to upset her by saying these things now?"

Wendy whimpered. "I really just got lucky, so I didn't have to work as hard as Renee. When Renee's eyes get better, we can work together. Isn't that great?"

Got lucky? Didn't have to work as hard as Renee? When Renee's eyes get