When the Family 61

Chapter 61 A Once–in–a–Lifetime Opportunity

“I heard it’s for a new reality show.”

“No way, they’re coming to our class!”

“For real. I heard it straight from the homeroom teacher…”

#Finished

The buzz of scattered chatter filtered into Jean’s ears as she strolled into the classroom, backpack slung casually over one shoulder.

Her sudden appearance made the noisy room fall dead silent.

All heads turned. Every single pair of eyes locked on her.

Jean had been out on medical leave for a few days–long enough that most of her classmates had nearly forgotten she even

existed.

Now that she was back, her quiet reappearance threw everyone off for a beat.

Jean, unfazed, ignored the curious and judging stares. She made her way to her seat without a word.

After setting down her bag, she looked up–and instantly met Asher’s gaze.

The boy was turned slightly in his seat, his dark eyes fixed steadily on her.

For a brief second, Jean thought she saw it–concern.

He was checking on her.

The last time they’d seen each other was at the Vienna Hotel. Not long after that, she’d vanished.

She’d claimed she was out sick, but being gone this long? Asher clearly wasn’t buying the “simple cold” story.

Jean gave him a small smile, curving the corners of her lips softly.

His usually

expression stiff, and turned his

Jean took her seat.

And right on cue-

sick leave. The air’s been so much fresher without someone stinking

voice drifted over from behind

that

back, of course it’s today. Bet she heard about the big news and

“Talk about shameless.”

all out. That kind of petty sniping didn’t

her interest, though, was what they said–this

61 A Cnce–in–alfetime

Asher nodded. “Word is. Taylor’s

Jean blinked.

Taylor

Finished

names in reality TV. The guy

why the hell was he

asked, lowering her voice

casting for a new show. Asher replied simply “Looking for students around our age. They be bringing in actual

Now it made sense.

buzzing louder than a hornet’s

the bell rang, no one had

a rare

clout, and access, sure–but Taylor’s shows

biggest entertainment families had tried

his

programs.

coming here to handpick

a once–in–a–lifetime

he was coming to our class specifically?” Jean asked, raising an

a moment, then gave a

voite rang out behind

say he

It’s not like he’s flying in on a

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