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.

reminding her not to leave her out. Since Miss Flores didn't want to make

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

not warned her earlier, Nina might have second-guessed her initial judgment and thought she had misjudged Miss Flores. After the ceremony, the

a rule," he explained. "Orion can only have one person accompanying him on set. You'll need to decide if it's you or

spent much time with

director seemed fine with it, noted it

was resting. "When the director asked who should stay, why didn't you tell me? Usually, it's the

smile and continued, "I get what you're trying to say, Miss remember, you're just temporary agent. Know

embarrassment. She opened her mouth to say something, but eventually just walked away without another word. Orion, remembering his grandfather's advice, watched the exchange. Once Nina turned

the cookies and thanked him. "Why the sudden gift? Well, thank

anyone was watching. Sensing an opportunity, she grabbed

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