Chapter 302
“ Is that so ? I actually have a younger brother . He’s 26 , probably about your age . Let me find a photo of him for you to check
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Tina pulled up a picture and showed it to Teresa . He looked pretty average – not as good – looking as Teresa , and not very tall either , maybe around 57 .
That’s my brother . He’s got a great situation – two BMWs , a fully paid apartment downtown , and two storefronts . He’s super honest and hardworking . These days , it’s rare to find someone with such good prospects . If you marry him , life will be easy .”
Teresa got the hint and replied coolly , “ No , thanks . ”
But Tina wouldn’t let it go . “ Just meet him . Who knows , maybe you’ll click . Just meet up and see how it goes .”
Teresa repeated , “ No , really . I’m not interested in dating .”
You’re at the age to settle down . How can you not date ? Don’t be so reserved . I’ll get in touch with my brother now , ” Tina said , not even waiting for Teresa’s response before walking out on her own .
Teresa frowned , feeling really annoyed . She couldn’t stand people with no sense of boundaries , especially coworkers like that .
Teresa thought , ‘ Are we even close ? Why does she think she can set me up ? We’re clearly not friends , but she acts like we are . Whatever .
In the afternoon , the teachers took the students to rehearsal . Thursday was the school’s fifteenth anniversary , and with so many important guests coming , everyone had to put on a show .
The music teacher put Teresa right in the center , the “ face ” of the group . The problem was , Teresa couldn’t sing to save her life . Still , the teacher insisted she stand in the front row , saying she was there for looks .
The second she opened her mouth , her true colors showed . She was basically the queen of tone – deaf .
So the music teacher moved Teresa to the edge of the second row . That way , she’d still be visible , but wouldn’t have to actually sing .
Teresa was perfectly fine with that . As long as she wasn’t anywhere near a microphone , she was happy .
After three days of rehearsals , Thursday came in no time . The celebration started at ten in the morning , and the teachers ‘ performance was scheduled near the beginning .
Everyone changed into matching outfits and lined up in their assigned spots . Teresa hadn’t performed in ages , and she thought , If Michael sees this , he’s definitely going to laugh at me !
Teresa pictured Michael teasing her and almost burst out laughing , but the smile vanished from her face in the next instant .
She glanced down and spotted Jonathan sitting in the very front row , his eyes locked on her . She quickly looked away , refusing to meet his gaze , but she could still feel his eyes lingering on her face .
Jonathan immediately turned to the person next to him and asked , “ Which school is this again ? ”
“ Mr. Lynn , this is Everport Experimental Primary School , ” the man next replied .
“ Thank you . ” Jonathan’s eyes stayed on Teresa , his expression impossible to read .
Standing next to Teresa , Ivy nudged her gently with her elbow . “ That handsome guy keeps staring at you . Seriously , take a look
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Teresa asked , “ Who ? ”
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“ Right in the middle of the front row , sitting next to the vice principal . He’s super good – looking . Come on , just look ! ”
“ Well , ” Teresa said she’d look , but she didn’t actually dare to glance at Jonathan . She was too embarrassed .
The intro started playing , and Teresa and Ivy took their spots . The first line was led by a teacher with a great voice , and Teresa only opened her mouth to sing when the chorus came around .
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She was really nervous , her hands clenched tight just like when she was a kid , scared to perform . Some things never change . Worried she’d mess up or sing off – key , she didn’t actually make a sound , just mouthed the words .
She couldn’t help sneaking a glance at Jonathan in the audience , and saw him lower his head with a little smile .
What’s so funny ? ‘ Teresa thought and had to fight the urge to roll her eyes at Jonathan .
The man sitting next to Jonathan asked , “ What’s up ? It’s not every day you smile .” After all , this was the young CEO who’d donated 60 thousand to the school . He almost never smiled , but at that moment he looked genuinely amused .
Jonathan brought a hand to his lips , coughed lightly , and said with a straight face , “ One of the teachers is lip – syncing . ”
“ Yeah ? Which one ? ”
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