Chapter: 3403

The judges' faces reflected their stunned disbelief, their earlier confidence in Claude's win replaced by awe-inspired wonder at Ainsley's breathtaking display.

They could hardly believe what they were seeing.

Janis's eyes went wide as she whispered, "That's not just tears; it's anguish, a raw, gut-wrenching cry that reaches in and grabs your heart."

Galen's eyes shone with awe as he whispered, "It's incredible. She's taken a straightforward scene and infused it with depth, nuance, and emotion. She's transcended the script."

Poorly executed emotional scenes risked becoming hollow and uninspiring, failing to grip the audience's emotions.