Chapter 280

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.

her hands and said softly, "I didn't mean to be hard on him. I was just frustrated that he tried to hide his test paper instead of owning up to

just been preoccupied with looking after me,

the SAT right around 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 still have some time before the SAT.

in Jessica's eyes

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

explained, "It's no trouble. I still remember most of the high school stuff, so I can help Miles

year, we can hire a tutor to help him, so he won't waste a whole year,"

good," Jessica thought

urged Audrey, "Go and see if there's still a way to

chuckled and left the kitchen just as she was

was

she picked up the test papers from

having trouble with the basics, but after thoroughly checking the

points on the

problems right at the end, with a very

clear that Miles was purposely

so she simply put the test paper in

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