Six Brothers Plea for Forgiveness

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?”

Are you below standard? Do

knew he was the sharp–tongued

Alice managed to hold on. She packed up her completed homework:“Thank you, Dr.

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

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

profile, her lowered eyelids hiding her emotions.

you for help if I don’t

turned, his tone unnatural.“I’m busy.”

didn’t get angry; she obediently

tapped the desk, adding, “It

you, teacher!” She said that and didn’t wait for his reaction, grabbing her bag and running

lazy smile creeping onto his face; well, he might as well consider

Alice got home, it was already dark. The butler approached: “Mr. Welch and Miss Black are

“Okay.”

checked her phone

at it and then closed the app, continuing