Chapter 227

Mr. Hammond couldn’t help but chuckle, “As it happens, I’m a Friday regular too.”

James glanced his way. “How about I get Wyatt to swing by and pick you up?”

Waving his hand, Mr. Hammond demurred, “No need to trouble yourselves. I’ve got a few students to shepherd as well.”

James arched an eyebrow. “Oh, they’re competing?”

“Yeah, but how’d you know?” Mr. Hammond was genuinely surprised.

James smiled. “Heard a little birdie mention it a couple of days ago.”

So that was it.

Without pressing further, Mr. Hammond shifted the conversation to other matters.

After leaving Mr. Hammond’s office, Mirabella made a beeline for the classroom. As for why James had been there, she didn’t bother to speculate.

did he want?” Jenna leaned in with curiosity as soon as Mirabella

it open and without looking up, replied, “Nationals

her chin on her hand.

didn’t even glance

a line

you’re supposed to be studying, why are you digging into this

even. “Oh, I signed

nose. “A French speaking contest?

it up in class, but

rote memorization of French passages. It involved grammar, fluidity, and you couldn’t bring any notes onstage. It was akin to impromptu speaking. Actually, it was even harder than

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a hundred thousand in scholarship money.” Mirabella stated seriously.

generous transfers. Her emotions were mixed. After a while, she managed

Her hand rested on the French text. She turned to Jenna, nodding solemnly. “Does anyone ever think they have too much

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