Chapter 138

Chapter 138:

Ruby’s hand twitched again at the sound of Eileen’s voice. Immediately, the machine beside Ruby emitted a pair of beeps.

Bailee promptly reached for the emergency button, summoning a swift response from a team of doctors who flooded into the room.

Despite Austen’s absence, Austen’s assistant, Jaden Calderon, stayed in the hospital today.

Familiar with Ruby’s condition, Jaden, after examining Ruby, delivered encouraging news with a smile: “This is a promising sign. Your mother has responded to your words!”

Eileen and Bailee couldn’t contain their joy, tears welling in their eyes as they looked at Ruby with hope.

“Continue talking to her. Let us know of any developments,” Jaden advised before hurrying off to inform Austen of the positive progress.

Eileen and Bailee spent the entire afternoon by Ruby’s side, conversing with her and holding her hand, not stopping until late into the night.

The following day unfolded similarly.

Despite Ruby’s lack of further progress, Eileen and Bailee remained happy.

In the evening, Eileen received an unexpected call from Emmett.

“Ms. Curtis, I’m in a bit of a predicament. Could you lend me a hand?” Emmett asked.

“Of course,” Eileen replied, standing up and moving to the window to answer the phone in a hushed tone.

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Emmett hesitated for a moment before admitting, “The parents of a few students I tutor have been contacting me incessantly. Despite my best efforts, the students’ exam results continue to disappoint. I can’t shake the feeling that I’m approaching this the wrong way, and I’m at a loss for how to help them improve.”

As the night wore on, the neon lights outside flickered to life, casting a soft glow in the hospital.

Eileen’s slender figure was outlined against the window as she furrowed her brow and asked, “Have you adjusted your teaching methods based on their feedback and focused on addressing their weaknesses?”

“Yes, but I can’t seem to figure out why their grades aren’t getting better. Maybe my teaching isn’t effective. Ms. Curtis, could you spare some time on weekends to coach me? I need guidance on how to explain concepts better to my students,” Emmett said anxiously.

However, with a glance at Ruby, Eileen firmly declined, “I’m unavailable on weekends.”

On the other end of the line, Emmett fell into silence.

“If you’re willing, I can wrap up my tutoring sessions by around nine o’clock Monday to Friday and then meet with you. Let’s make it concise. One week should be sufficient. And I’ll compensate you for the additional time,” Eileen suggested, knowing it was the best she could offer.

Emmett readily agreed, stating, “Absolutely, and there’s no need for overtime pay. I truly appreciate your assistance.”

“Then let’s get started right away. Beginning tonight, you can wait for me at the agency after your shift. I’ll arrive. It’s understandable. Now, tell me the situation about your students,” Eileen replied, placing her bag on a nearby chair before taking a seat across from Emmett.

Emmett gathered the examination papers of several of his students, sat down, and asked, “Ms. Curtis, are you married?”

moment’s pause, Eileen shook her head and

Emmett

that someone as attractive as Eileen

shook her head again, answering, “No.

into the

image briefly flashed through Eileen’s mind, leaving

our work,”

strengths and weaknesses

said with an awkward smile, “Ms. Curtis,

committed to learning, I’m committed to

inspired Eileen to give

up her things. “Your phone rang several times. I assume your family is concerned. You

the stairs together, they were met with a downpour

said, offering his coat to shield them both

that instant, Eileen found herself standing

arms around her as he sheltered them

said, gently prodding Eileen forward, encouraging her to head towards

paces, she noticed

became visible in the passenger seat,

Eileen abruptly stopped, Emmett, unable to halt in time, drew

from the car with an umbrella, moving to the passenger side to

with Raymond. Observing Emmett and Eileen’s closeness, sharing a coat in

raced, struggling to find words,

Emmett suddenly called.

to see happiness spread across Emmett’s

and Bryan know

Emmett,

their eyes

Eileen could feel the sharpness and indifference

to see Bryan, asked,

explained, “Ms. Curtis is tutoring

and asked, “Is that true? I’ve heard you took on a challenging student, but I didn’t know it was Milford. Handling Milford must be quite the

the job,” Eileen replied

leaving, and

late. You should head

words were

Emmett replied, pausing for a moment before realizing Bryan was

coat over Eileen, noticing her pale

he’s a decent guy,” Emmett assured Eileen before turning to Bryan, “Bryan, don’t be too harsh on Ms.

shelter of the black umbrella, Bryan’s face

to remove Emmett’s coat, but Emmett’s firm hand on her shoulder

said before hurrying to his car in swift

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