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.

and said softly, "I didn't mean to be hard on him. I was just frustrated that he tried

He's just been preoccupied with looking after me, which has affected

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 still have some time before the SAT. I can help with some tutoring

flicker of joy appeared in Jessica's eyes when she heard

clouded with concern. "Wouldn't that be a lot to ask

the high school stuff, so I can help

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

Jessica thought

as she urged Audrey, "Go and see if there's still a way to help Miles.

chuckled and left

the living room, Miles was playing with Sunny on the

papers from the coffee table and

basics, but after thoroughly checking the test paper, she noticed something was

was losing points on

the simplest ones, but he was getting the complex problems right at the

clear that Miles

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