Chapter 14

“Listen carefully. I’ll only say this once.”

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Jack took a pen and started writing on a piece of scrap paper while explaining the problems. Alice was stunned, looking at the man in front of her, her feelings suddenly becoming complicated. Because of Chloe, she had few friends and teachers disliked her. No one had ever helped her with her studies.

Jack’s tone was flat but sharp.“With your attention span, you probably daydream in class!” Alice quickly snapped back to reality, whispering, “I’m sorry.

I’ll pay

attention.”

Jack, seeing her submissive attitude, felt his throat tighten, and he continued explaining patiently. In the evening, warm light enveloped the two of them. Alice sat while he stood beside her, propping himself on the table, ca

calculating the problem–solving process. “Do you think in a straight line? This problem uses the same method as the last one.”

“This is a simple trick. Can’t you see it? Are your eyes just for show?”

your IQ? Are you below standard? Do it again!”

already knew he

up her completed homework:“Thank you, Dr. Wilson. You’re amazing.

his pen, his gaze appraising.“Doesn’t your family hire a tutor?”

are expensive. I have no money and don’t want to ask the Welch

her fair profile, her lowered

you

tone unnatural.“I’m busy.”

get angry; she obediently packed her bag.

the desk, adding, “It depends

that and didn’t

onto his face; well, he might

it was already dark. The butler approached: “Mr. Welch and Miss Black are out

“Okay.”

went to the dining room alone, enjoying a rare moment of peace. She checked her

then closed

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