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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mid-page turn. “Then you should talk to

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fell silent

bantered a bit more before continuing with the

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

replied with a hint of sarcasm, “Don’t underestimate Ms. Macclain.

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suspicious, but as she glanced over at Estelle and saw her gentle smile and soft eyes, she couldn’t see any signs

of relief, just hoping that Jonathan

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