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Emily knew exactly how to read the expressions on Jessica's face, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Jessica was very emotional.

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As a witness to the crime, James chose anonymity at the court hearing instead of recognition, because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: recognition made him feel uneasy.

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When they were approached by a known bully Jeffrey stood up to them but Samuel ran away as 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Jeffrey is a strong person.