Chapter 11 Lead The Way

　　Freya's POV 　　When I arrived at the apartment at midnight, Novia was still awake, engrossed in a variety show called "The Best Actress." 　　"You're back," she remarked. 　　I released a tired sigh and settled onto the plush sofa, finding a moment of respite from the day's tension. 　　"Why do you have that look? How is your mother?" Novia inquired. 　　"She's okay, for now," I responded wearily. "But I missed the chance to get rejected." 　　Novia popped a cherry into her mouth. "Well, you can meet him some other time," she said optimistically. 　　I was not as hopeful as she is. Judging from Kingsley's phone call this afternoon, he probably believed I purposely stood him up and saw it as yet another ploy stemming from me. With this failed attempt, it would be challenging to arrange another time. 　　"Wow, seriously? 'The Best Actress' is going to invite Tracy?" Novia exclaimed, her face contorted with disgust as she read the news. "The production team must be out of their minds. Despite her invo