Cody brought Thea to the audition place at 2 p.m. The hall was filled with people. All of them were female actors. Some of them were quite famous, and they all came to audition for the main lead role, the girl with autism.

“Omigod! Thea! You also came!” Tiffany’s voice carried across the hall as she ran toward her.

Thea was startled. She turned around and nodded at her.

“You’re also coming for that role?” Tiffany asked.

“Just test out my luck,” Thea said, smiling.

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