Chapter 53

“Into it,” Darren suddenly interjected, “then I owe you one.”

After hanging up. Wallis raised an eyebrow, “Professor Yearwood seemed pretty hyped, huh?”

“He’s got a good temper.”

“I beg to differ.” Wallis pinched his chin, pondered for a couple of seconds and said, “Last time. at the party, some girl was hitting on him, and he barely said two words before he ditched her with his dessert to find you.”

hadn’t noticed that bit. “You talking about Darren?”

“Yep.” Wallis clapped me on the shoulder, “So, when you’re picking out a basket for Professor Yearwood, make sure you choose carefully.”

I was about to argue, but then I saw Hogan and Cecilia standing a few steps away.

Cecilia, with a smile beaming across her face, said, “Is Xaviera picking out some strawberries for Professor Yearwood?”

They all heard it.

Wallis responded, “Director Irwin, you’ve got some sharp ears, catching all that from way over there.”

Cecilia wasn’t annoyed, replying, “Hogan said the strawberries here are super crunchy, brought me over to try them, we just happened to pass by.”

grinned, “Why take it so seriously, Director Irwin? It’s all in

my hands and sighed, “Xaviera, you are so sweet to Professor Yearwood, thinking of him even

berries in my basket and said calmly, “You’re right, Director Irwin. I should’ve invited Professor Yearwood along.”

Why not take advantage of

Cecilia’s smile froze at the corners of

the conversation. “That’s a great idea, next time we do a team building,

Plus–ones?

this

from?

evening approached, we returned from Honto Abbey with our spoils.

uncle with

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sighed. “1–If only your aunt and m–m-my girl were here. She’s g–got crafty hands. c–could’ve made s–some strawberry

him, “Sure

onto the subway, he hurried over and handed me a bag of roasted chestnuts. “E–eat them while they’re here”

think much of it until I was on the subway and found something extra in

several

much, just

from my uncle. [Xaviera, I have a job now.

a lump in my throat, almost bursting into tears.

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