Chapter 0437

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[Clearmount International School]

Ethan skipped along toward the school’s exit, clearly in much better spirits than when he’d arrived that morning It turned out he had confused the due date for his art project–it wasn’t due until the following Friday. With that weight off his shoulders, his day had improved dramatically

Miss Celeste, however, wanted to speak with Ethan’s grandfather to explain the situation. The boy had been insistent that his behavior might ruin his chances of attending her art exhibition that evening, and he was determined to go.

“Miss… Look, there’s my grandpa! We can explain everything, and then I’ll still be able to go to your other job tonight,” Ethan said, tugging on his art teacher’s hand.

Miss Celeste had no choice but to follow Ethan’s small, determined strides. Peter was waiting for his grandson by the exit, no longer looking upset. Ethan was counting on both his and the teacher’s explanations to smooth things over so he could attend the evening’s event.

“Hi, Grandpa!” Ethan shouted, running to wrap his arms around Peter’s legs.

“Hello, my boy!” Peter said, lifting Ethan up without noticing the woman standing in front of him.

“Hello again, Mr. Palmer,” Miss Celeste said softly.

“Miss Johnson, we meet again.”

“Yes! May I have a quick word with you?”

at his grandson, his friendly expression shifting slightly, suspecting that Ethan might

he’d forgotten a project I assigned for next week. He just told me about it and was very worried, which is why he didn’t want to come to school this morning rather than admit he’d forgotten the assignment.”

was all about?” Peter asked, turning

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“Yes…” Ethan mumbled.

I invited him to an exhibition tonight. I think it would be a great opportunity for him

him, I don’t see why he shouldn’t go to the event you invited him

Celeste said with a playful

warm smile. Peter

don’t

us stories about each painting she shows us. She

“Really?”

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real art,

actually say that?”

used a different word, but it means

you like her

really, really pretty! When I grow up, I hope I meet someone as pretty as her. Can we

said we’re

“You did!”

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