Chapter 35 The Past Raine's eyes were glistening as she stared at Alex , her dress slipping just enough to reveal one shoulder . Most men would have lost their composure , but Raine's words kept flooding Alex's mind . Was Nancy really that kind of person ? He couldn't tell at all . Seeing that Alex was deep in thought , Raine almost lost it , a wave of anxiety overtaking her at once . She absolutely couldn't let Alex discover Nancy's true identity . Alex belonged to her , and she would surely be his wife . " Alex , you must be tired . Let's go to bed early . " Raine tugged him toward the edge of the bed , but he instinctively pulled his hand away . " Raine , you should get some rest first . " " Alex , you don't want to sleep with me ? I'm so scared of being here alone , " Raine said in a pitiful Voice . " We're not engaged yet . If we slept together , it might ruin your reputation if this got out , " Alex explained gently . Raine was so furious that she could've spat blood . Alex comforted her briefly before leaving . Raine immediately called Regina . " Mom , have you had any luck finding me a dance teacher ? " " I was just about to tell you ! Guess who I found ? " Regina replied . Raine's eyes widened . " Is it Mr. Warner ? " " No , it's Nanette ! " Regina revealed . In that moment , Raine's mind went completely blank , as if a firework had just exploded inside her . " Y - You're kidding , right ? " she stammered . " Why would I lie to you ? It's Nanette ! Raine , this time , first place is in the bag ! I'll take you to meet her as soon as you get back tomorrow ! " Regina was practically bursting with excitement . " Great , Mom ' Please get my clothes ready . Oh my God , I actually get to learn from Nanette ! Once I win first place at the National Dance Competition , Alex will have no choice but to propose ! " The Ladell and Fuller families were worlds apart Although Alex had feelings for her , his mother had always looked down on her . But with the title of national dance champion , his mother wouldn't be able to say a word against her Raine's heart raced Outside , it started drizzling She gazed at the gloomy sky , her eyes burning with determination to win Meanwhile , Nancy and Gideon paused when a sudden drizzle began to fall Chapter 35 The Past 2/2 Without hesitation , Gideon took off his suit jacket and draped it over both of them . " I think we should head back . " " Okay . " He walked Nancy back to her room . She stood under the eaves , the building's light revealing one side of his shoulder that was completely soaked . Before she could say anything , he was already gone . Watching his retreating figure , she felt a myriad of emotions welling up inside her . After taking a shower , Nancy was'lounging on the couch when she got a call from Hillary . " That idiot Skylar Gibson must be throwing another tantrum . He came to the set , and now everyone's refusing to talk to me , " Hillary fumed . " Maybe it's because you've been getting a little too close to the male lead lately ? " " That's probably it . That bastard just can't stand it when I have male friends ! " Hillary complained bitterly . Nancy pointed out . " But he doesn't mind you hanging out with me . Why does he only care when it's a guy ? " " Oh , I know why ! " Nancy waited , but the next second , Hillary blurted , " He's doing it on purpose ! He wants me to be lonely forever ! I knew it ! He's pure evil ! " Nancy felt like she was about to have a heart attack . " Enough about me and Skylar . How are things between you and Gideon ? " Hillary asked eagerly , clearly fishing for gossip . 1 " I ran into him at the resort today . It turns out that it's his birthday , " Nancy replied . " Oh my God ! Then he must be in a terrible mood , " Hillary gasped . " Why would you say that ? " Nancy asked . Hillary explained , " You probably don't know . I only heard it from Skylar . Gideon's parents had him when they were pretty old , and his mom died on the very day he was born . He's never celebrated a birthday since "