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Ryan looked completely battled . “ Mr. Powell , what are you talking about ? I honestly have no idea what you mean . ”
Kevin shot back , “ You don’t get it ? I think you’re just playing dumb on purpose .”
Kevin still couldn’t figure out why the boss of Teresouth Group would show up in Everport . But he didn’t dare ask .
With that , Kevin turned and left , not even bothering to do his business at the bank .
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Ryan’s face turned sour . He thought , ‘ What was Kevin trying to say – calling me a show – off ? What was I showing off about ? Sure , my own abilities are just so – so , but my family background is top – notch ‘
His family owned several BMW’s , a few storefronts , he was an architect with a respectable job , his parents worked for a state- owned company , and his sister was a teacher .
There weren’t many people in all of Everport who could match up to him. Kevin calling him a poser was just laughable .
Teresa had already come out of the main entrance of the bank , hopped back on her scooter , and was heading off to pick up Michael from kindergarten .
Ryan pulled his car right up in front of her , making sure everyone could see he was driving a BMW . “ Ms. Johnston , want to grab a bite together ? Last time you said you were going to the restroom , but then you just disappeared . ”
Teresa fell silent . So far , the only person she’d ever seen waiting for her all night was Teresa – no one else .
She didn’t buy for a second that the man in front of her would wait all night . “ Mr. Thompson , I already told your sister . I’ve been divorced . You really don’t mind ? ”
Ryan’s expression changed . “ My sister never told me you were divorced . She just said you were my age and single . ”
“ Well , now you know . Is it a problem that I’m divorced ? ” Teresa had already walked away , and Ryan didn’t go after her .
The next day , Teresa showed up to class in a pale green long dress . The weather was warming up , and lately , a lot of teachers at school started wearing dresses too .
Teresa knew all about the dress code for teachers . The long dress she picked was very modest , with the hem falling to her calves and everything covered up tight .
She figured she might as well wear her favorite clothes while she still could , before her bump started to show .
In the office , only Ivy complimented Teresa , saying she looked beautiful . Everyone else just gave her weird looks .
Especially Tina , who kept clicking her tongue and making a fuss about why Teresa was wearing a dress . There was a hint of disdain in her eyes . Teresa knew Tina was holding a grudge because she’d turned down her brother .
When Teresa walked into the classroom , the kids all gasped in awe , their eyes lighting up .
The warmth in her heart was real . She taught the lower grades , and her students were always sweet to her . She did her best to be good to them too .
With exams just around the corner , Teresa encouraged the kids to do their best . One little girl , who’d been out sick for several days , came to school today – still hooked up to an IV , doing homework and reading at her desk .
Teresa’s heart ached for her . The poor child kept coughing , her face pale as a sheet . As a mom herself , Teresa couldn’t help but wonder , ‘ How could any mother not feel for her own kid ? Is getting good grades really worth all this ? ‘
She just couldn’t watch anymore . Teresa walked over and gently told the girl to go rest in the nurse’s office , that she didn’t
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But the little girl shook her head , fear in her eyes . “ Ms. Johnston , if I don’t do my homework , my mom will scold me . ”
Teresa reassured her , “ I’ll talk to your mom . Don’t worry about it — just go get some rest , okay ? ”
She noticed the heavy dark circles under the girl’s eyes . Teresa thought , ‘ Is she really still studying at home while getting injections ? It was honestly heartbreaking .
Teresa’s warm hand seemed to give the girl a bit of comfort . The girl nodded , and with a classmate by her side , headed off to the nurse’s office .
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