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.”

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to play it cool. “I just worry that Jonathan will miss

mid-page turn. “Then you should talk to him

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fell silent for a

bit more before continuing with the

chatting with Estelle, Norah shot Henson a knowing glance. “Estelle doesn’t know,

hint of sarcasm, “Don’t underestimate Ms. Macclain. She’s not the

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at Estelle and saw her gentle smile and soft eyes, she couldn’t see any signs

relief, just

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