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I’m still dazed long after the class ends. I honestly expect him to call me up front and tell me it was all a distasteful joke, but he just leaves. And so does everyone else. Only Stuart stays behind and smiles at me, a bit awkwardly. He’s been taking Killian’s threats seriously and keeps enough distance between us to fit three other people. “Congrats, Glyn. It’s long overdue.” “Thanks…I guess…I’m still unable to believe it. You know how much he hates me and thinks my art is rubbish and a poor imitation of my mum’s. He even said I’m not worth being her daughter and Landon’s sister.” Stuart rubs the blond strands at his nape. “He can be a snob.” “Can be?” “Well, he is, but hey, look at the bright side. He finally sees your worth.” He grins. “If it means anything, I think your art is more provocative than your mum’s and even Landon's. I like it.” “Thanks.” I can’t help the smile that breaks on my lips. It’s the first time someone has told me that, aside from my mum. She tried to dull my