Jessica knew what Audrey was worried about and chuckled, "Your dad's been a driver for ages. It's what he knows, but don't fret. He looks after himself and gets plenty of rest. If the job ever gets too grueling, he's not above calling it quits."

"That's good." Audrey didn't push further.

As they talked about these family matters, Audrey felt an unprecedented sense of peace.

The aroma of the steaks simmering in the pot filled the kitchen as Audrey picked through vegetables. Thinking about the bruises on Miles's face, she cautiously asked, "What happened to Miles's injuries? Is someone at school picking on him?" Bringing this up, Jessica couldn't help but sigh, "Is that what he told you?"

Audrey shook her head. "No, he said he fell, but those bruises look more like someone hit him. I'm afraid he's being picked on at school and keeps it to himself, not wanting to cause us any distress."

Jessica chuckled, "He's just too embarrassed to tell you."

Audrey raised an eyebrow and asked, "What's going on?"

"I'm the one who gave him those bruises..." Jessica sighed and explained the whole situation to Audrey.

With everything clear, Audrey was rendered speechless.

to be hard on him. I was just

not stupid. In fact, he's smarter than Trevor. He's just been preoccupied with

the corner, I'm worried Miles might not make it this time..." Seeing the guilt on Jessica's face, Audrey comforted her, "We're family. No one's holding anyone back. We

appeared in Jessica's eyes

her face clouded with concern. "Wouldn't that be a lot to ask of you? You've got enough on your plate with

most of the high school stuff, so I can help Miles

has a chance to succeed this year, we can hire a tutor to help him, so he won't waste a whole year," Audrey

good," Jessica

excitement as she urged Audrey, "Go and see if there's still a way to help Miles. I can handle the kitchen

a quick temper, Audrey chuckled and left the kitchen

Miles was playing with

the test papers from the

with the basics, but after thoroughly checking the test paper,

losing points on the

getting the complex problems right at the

that Miles was purposely controlling

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