The Artistic Pursuit
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After Penelope Featherington overhears harsh words from the person she cared for the most at her mothers ball last season. She befriends Benedict, brother of Colin and finds a new friendship she never saw coming.
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If Season 3 was one episode. A.K.A. If people were honest and talked about their feelings.
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