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?”

your IQ? Are

knew he was the sharp–tongued school doctor; otherwise, she would have

her completed homework:“Thank you, Dr. Wilson. You’re amazing. You still remember all

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

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

looked at her fair profile, her lowered

you for help

his tone unnatural.“I’m busy.”

angry; she

tapped the desk, adding, “It depends on

Dr. Wilson… no, thank you, teacher!” She said that and didn’t wait for his reaction, grabbing her bag

his face; well, he might as well consider it a way to pass the time.

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

“Okay.”

rare moment of peace. She checked her phone and saw Chloe’s

then closed