I blink, surprised to realize that Candace is no longer by my side. I see her on the other side of the gym, next to her mother, comforting the girl.
My daughter... Even though she's inherited my bad temper and sarcasm, she has Michelle's heart. She is noble, although she often doesn't know how to show it.
"What is Candace doing with that failure?" Blake's voice interrupts my thoughts.
I don't pay attention to her comment.
"She's not a failure," I respond calmly. "She's a girl who didn't give up."
"I'm sure she'll earn a lot of points for that last spin. Despite the fall, she executed it well."
I nod. I think so too. Candace has secured first place, but that girl won't be far behind.
To the surprise of many, the girl's name appears on the screen as the winner of third place. A murmur
