Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 20

"Right now, I'm temporarily covering for Ms. Morgan, but I'm quite busy. Aside from school matters, I also have some personal work to take care of, so I might not have much time to dedicate to this," Ethan said. "I've spoken with the school, and they'd like me to ask for your opinion. Would you be willing to start teaching earlier? Your salary would be based on that of a full-time employee. If it's inconvenient, there's no pressure." Ethan knew about Clara's hand injury, so he wanted to check her willingness first before making any decisions.

"I'm willing," Clara replied without hesitation.

She had missed the chance to participate in voluntary teaching this year, so she had signed up for next year instead. She had come early to familiarize herself with the environment and to brush up on her teaching knowledge. Now that the school needed her, she couldn't turn it down.

Ethan looked at her with a mix of gratitude and relief. "In a few days, I'll take you to meet the principal to handle the paperwork. Once you're settled here, you can tomully report to the school?

To make her commute eester, Clara bought a small electric scooter in town after lunch. She then headed to her rented house to tidy up

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