Chapter 132

“Mr. Zachman.” Aaron’s expression darkened with mease, his tone heary with reluctance. “You probably understand the situation here. If Ms. Salford leaves, what’s going to happen to these kids?””

It seemed like Aaron had made up his mind. He pushed the donation agreement back toward Wren.

“If you’re donating in hopes that we’ll pressure her to leave and go home, I’m afraid can’t agree to that. Ms. Salford is a good person. I can tell she genuinely cares about the kids here and wants to make a difference.

“betrayed her dedication to money, I’d only be breaking her spirit and her passion for teaching.”

Aaron smiled fainth, his resolve clear. He said, “Even though the school’s conditions are tough, we’ve managed to hold on for so many years. It doesn’t matter if we can’t improve things. What’s important is that the children keep learning. I trust you understand that, don’t you, Mr. Zachman?**

moments ago.

Wen listened intently, the words stirring something in him. His mind flashed back to the scene he’d witnessed in the classroom just m Clara’s face had been warm with a genuine smile, her eyes bright and filled with a sense of purpose and contentment. Was he really going to be selfish enough to force her to come

back with him?

he’d already started to let go of that idea when Clara had firmly rejected him before. Seeing her in her element today, confidently teaching her students.confirmed it for him. He couldn’t

her choice. He didn’t want to damage their already fragile relationship any further. Maybe supporting her was what Clara truly needed from

Wren raised his head and looked at Aaron as he said, “You misunderstood me. I have no intention of taking her back home. I’m just worried about

have any family around, and I can’t stay here for long. If something happened to her, I wouldn’t know. That’s why I’d like to ask that if anything comes up, you contact me right

packed with obligations and responsibilities. After he turned 18

Wren had donated to every school Clara taught at and funded buildings in her name, all to make sure he could stay informed about her.

surprised by Wren’s request. They had assumed his generous donation was meant to convince Clara to leave, but

flushed with embarrassment. He felt guilty for having misjudged

an apology, Mr. Zachman. I misunderstood your intentions,” he said

even if you hadn’t donated a cent. Ms. Salford is part of our school now, and it’s our responsibility to ensure her safety. If anything happens to her, I promise to notify

him, there was no way she’d list him as her emergency contart. If his guess was

handed it to Aaron “Here’s my number and my assistant’s. If

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