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.

all. His usually cool and unreadable face flashed with something else

his expression stiff, and turned his body back

Jean took her seat.

And right on cue-

just stayed on sick leave. The air’s been so much fresher without someone stinking it

voice drifted

look at that face

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

“Talk about shameless.”

That kind of

did catch her interest, though, was what they said–this big news they thought she’d

61 A Cnce–in–alfetime

Asher nodded. “Word is. Taylor’s

Jean blinked.

Taylor

Finished

in reality TV. The guy had created some of the

was he coming

asked, lowering her voice even

for students around our

Now it made sense.

wonder the classroom was buzzing louder than a hornet’s

after the bell rang, no

was a rare

and access, sure–but Taylor’s shows

entertainment families had tried and

his

programs.

was coming here to handpick

a

was coming to our class specifically?” Jean asked,

a moment, then gave a small

voite rang

the teacher say he was coming to

not like he’s flying in

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