He was practically beaming when he said, “There are a bunch of girls in my class who are totally into you, Estelle. They’d be green with envy if they knew you were my tutor!”

“Oh! No wonder you wanted me to meet them,” Estelle realized with a smile. “Is there someone special among those girls for you?”

“Pfft!” Henson scoffed. “Like I’d fall for those childish girls. I’ve got grand plans, you know.”

“What kind of plans?”

“To be a legend like my hero Jonathan!”

Estelle couldn’t help but laugh. “There’s something else I need to tell you. My gig with the production crew just wrapped up, and after Magdalen’s wedding, I’m heading back to C City to spend some time with my granddad. You’ll have to keep up with your studies on your own.”

Henson’s grades were actually solid enough that he didn’t really need a tutor anymore. Estelle’s weekly visits had become more about keeping him company, doing homework together, and having a chat to lighten his mood.

“How long will you be gone?” Henson asked.

Estelle thought for a moment. “About a month, I guess.”

be back

around that

make

Feeling a bit shaky without

but he tried to play it cool. “I just worry that Jonathan will

“Then you

the use? He’s not missing

fell silent

before continuing with the

stayed for lunch. While Catherine was busy chatting with Estelle, Norah shot Henson a knowing glance. “Estelle doesn’t know, does

replied with a hint of sarcasm, “Don’t underestimate Ms. Macclain. She’s not the type to get worked up over small

you mean? You

Ms. Macclain really trusts Jonathan. One picture

suspicious, but as she glanced over at Estelle and saw her gentle smile and soft

of relief, just hoping that Jonathan would

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