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For the first few weeks, Kyle stayed kind and patient, even using translation apps to communicate with me. But slowly, his real personality started showing. When Emma left the room, he’d complain under his breath about the food, mock my “accent,” and act completely different. I pretended not to not…

For the first few weeks, Kyle stayed kind and patient, even using translation apps to communicate with me. But slowly, his real personality started showing. When Emma left the room, he’d complain under his breath about the food, mock my “accent,” and act completely different. I pretended not to notice and continued my act, watching carefully as his behavior changed when he thought no one understood him.