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.

at him at all. His

looked away, his expression stiff, and turned his

Jean took her seat.

And right on cue-

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

voice drifted

at that face and

she heard about the big news and rushed

“Talk about shameless.”

all out. That kind

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

61 A

Asher nodded. “Word

Jean blinked.

Taylor

Finished

names in reality TV. The guy had created some of the most–watched national shows in the

the hell was he coming

do what?” she asked, lowering her voice

simply “Looking for students around our age. They be bringing in actual high

Now it made sense.

the classroom was buzzing louder than a hornet’s

rang, no one had stopped whispering, speculating,

was a

money, clout, and access, sure–but Taylor’s shows weren’t something you could just buy

the biggest entertainment families had tried and failed

his

programs.

was coming here

was a

thought I heard someone say he was coming to our

then gave a small shake of

a loud voite rang out behind

Mr. Taylor? Didn’t the teacher say he was coming to

man. It’s not like

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