Compared to other women who reveled in their animosity because of Ian, Coral’s attitude was impressively patient.

For Maja, this made Coral all the more endearing.

“You’re right not to be with him, Coral. You two just aren’t a good match.”

Coral chuckled and finished her cup of coffee just as the school bell rang from outside.

“I’m sorry, but my little brother just got out of class. He’s in twelfth grade this year and I promised to have lunch with him. With his studies taking up so much time, I asked him to come here. I hope you don’t mind, Ms. Pennyfeather.”

Before coming, Maja had done her research and knew that Coral had a younger brother, though not by blood. Coral had adopted him, but the details of the adoption were not known.

A moment later, Maja saw a tall young man crossing the street. He was around eighteen, handsome, exuding a youthful charm. Quite a few students surrounded him, but his demeanor was strikingly similar to Coral’s—somewhat aloof.

Noticing Coral, he waved to his friends and quickly walked over.

“Sis.”

He called out, not even glancing at Maja.

out

brought this for you.

sat down quietly, and started

have you ever thought

“This kid is made

Barton looked at Maja, politely nodded, and then continued to eat his

most cheerful high students, this kid was somewhat

She had a feeling that the way he looked at

now, but waited until Barton had finished

to have lunch with Barton today? As far as I know, you don’t

demeanor on Coral’s face

two hundred. His head teacher

demeanor was so similar to Coral’s, it was as

that could leave one feeling

might resort to desperate measures to bring her

your script. I can try to befriend Barton. You’re not the type to open up

skeptically. “If you’re trying to get Barton into show business, Ms. Pennyfeather, forget it. I know how dirty this

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