Nina did not want to argue, so she nodded in agreement.

Just then, the director called for everyone to gather. She took Orion's hand and started walking toward the meeting point, but Miss Flores stepped in front of them.

She pulled Nina aside and took Orion's hand instead. When Orion tried to pull away, she tightened her grip, causing tears to well up in his eyes.

Nina quickly intervened, pushing Miss Flores aside and sternly asking, "Are you trying to hurt him on purpose?"

Miss Flores looked hurt and defensive. "Orion's mom, you've misunderstood. I was just trying to bond with him, I didn't mean to hurt him." She crouched down to Orion's level and added, "I'm sorry, Orion. Did I hurt you? That was my mistake. I'll be more careful next time and won't grip so hard."

Nina didn't give her another chance and scooped up Orion, heading directly toward the director. The film crew was much larger this time, with many more people involved.

subtly reminding her not to leave her out. Since Miss Flores didn't want to make a scene, Nina decided to

opening ceremony was simple, with the veterans busy handling most of the tasks. The younger actors, like Orion, were seated under umbrellas to watch. Miss Flores hovered nearby, taking over Nina's role by offering Orion fruit and water. She was

judgment and thought she had

rule," he explained. "Orion can only have one person accompanying him on set. You'll

me. Orion hasn't spent much time with anyone else. He'll be more

made her decision without hesitation. The director seemed fine with

shortly after and angrily confronted Nina, pulling her aside while she was resting. "When the director asked who should stay, why didn't you tell me? Usually, it's the agent who stays with the talent." Nina calmly replied, "You said it yourself-usually

what you're trying to say, Miss remember, you're just

without another word. Orion, remembering his grandfather's advice, watched the exchange. Once Nina turned her attention back to the director, he approached Miss Flores with a smile. "Here,

Flores took the cookies and thanked him. "Why the sudden gift?

anyone was watching. Sensing an

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