Chapter113 Clara wouldn't be happy to know that Wren visited Moonbay Elementary School and that he made a donation Aaron gave him curious look. "Mr. Zachman, after all you've done for Ms. Salford, you don't want her to know? I'm not sure what's happened between you two, but family doesn't hold grudges forever. Maybe it'll be better if you talk things out." meas someone unreasonable she might He hesitated for a moment before adding, "if you don't mindmeddling, I could try talking in her for you. Ms. Salford doesn't strikeas son understand your intentions." Wren masked the bitterness in his eyes and shook his head What had happened between him and Clara wasn't something that could be fixed with a quick conversation And Clara, more than anyone, wouldn't want people digging into their past "No need to trouble yourself, Mr. Johnson. I've got other maners to attend to, so I'll take my leave. I'll send over the donations and supplies within a week." Wren rose from his seat as he spoke.
Aaron seemed ready to insist he stay for lunch, but Ethan intervened with a subtle shake of his head, and Aaron let it go.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Well, then, I won't keep you any longer, Mr. Zachman Ethan, please escort him out "Of course" than smiled and gestured toward the door. "Right this way, Mr. Zachman." When exited the office first and Ethan followed closely behind It happened to be the end of a class period, and students were spilling into the hallways.
Rvan, who taught in a nearby classroom, had just returned. He spotted Ethan walking alongside someone with style that screamed wealth. Unable to help himself, he glanced a few times.
imposing presence-sharp features, an air of authority, and a For sreason, his mind went back to what Frank had mentioned a few days earlier a man claiming to be Clara's brother had cto visit her. According to Frank, the guy was strikingly handsand definitely not an ordinary person.
He was assuming that the tall guy he saw was Clara's brother Just then, Nina interrupted his thoughts as she asked, "What are you staring at?" Her sudden pat on his shoulder started Ryan. He turned to see Nina grinning at him. Ryan frowned, brushing her hand off.
"Watch yourself," he chided. "Be more professional." Nina's smile faltered, and a fleeting shadow crossed her expression before she quickly masked it "I just saw you standing there frozen and wondered what had made you so distracted," she said lightly, glancing in the direction he'd been looking. All she saw were two figures walking away.
"Isn't that Mr. Stone? Who's the guy with him?
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The way Ethan had acted around him was also telling This gay clearlym averagel visitor. Judging by wasn't an averagel their direction, they'd just cfrom Aaron's office, Ryan briefly wondered if his earlier suspicion was right-it this man was somehow connected to Clara
But then, he dismissed the thought. Someone like that, with his tailored suit and polished demeanor, had to cfrom a family of immense wealth and influence. If Clara were really from such a background, there was no way she'd be volunteering in a place as remote and impoverished as this Her family wouldn't allow it, and even if they did, she wouldn't be able to handle the hardships here.
Ryan decided he was just overthinking it,