Chapter 282
Chapter 282:
His dismissive tone indicated he was not interested in discussing the matter further.
Levi and Alex exchanged a glance, picking up on the cue to respect his privacy.
They decided not to push Gifford for more information.
Nevertheless, Gifford appeared distracted throughout the meal.
Even the steak, which was initially appetizing, now seemed tasteless to him. After nearly two months of tutoring, he still had no idea what his student looked like.
Each session, they were separated by a large screen in a spacious room, interacting through a computer setup.
Their lessons took place through the computer, with Gifford presenting the materials he had prepared and providing explanations.
Sometimes, his student would ask questions in a clear, pleasant voice that reminded him of the comforting warmth of a sunrise.
The arrangement of not facing his student directly helped lessen his anxiety, encouraging him to continue with the tutoring job.
Gifford mused that their teacher-student dynamic might be one of the most unusual ones out there.
Lost in thought, he barely touched his food.
After the meal, while Neal and his dorm mates returned to the dorms, Sloane asked Fernanda to join her for an outing.
“How about we invite Bonita and head over to Lochmoor? What do you think?” Sloane asked with enthusiasm.
Fernanda was taken aback. “Lochmoor? Why there p>
She had anticipated perhaps a simple shopping spree or a casual afternoon tea, not a journey outside Esaham.
Yet, the idea didn’t seem all that bad considering it was the weekend, and likely, Ector would insist on her returning home.
Find more content at
The prospect of dealing with her family back at the Morgan estate made Lochmoor an appealing escape.
The thought of a little adventure was enticing; Fernanda hadn’t really explored since arriving in Esaham.
“Sure,” Fernanda agreed. “Is anyone else coming along p>
“My brother decided to invite some of his friends along for the weekend. I thought about joining them, but honestly, I don’t know them well, and it didn’t seem all that appealing. So, I figured, if he can invite his friends, why shouldn’t I bring mine?” Sloane said with a smile. “What do you think? Should we go together p>
Worried Fernanda might say no, Sloane hurriedly added, “We don’t need to stick with his group. They can have their fun, and we’ll have ours p>
Fernanda caught the nervousness in Sloane’s voice and chuckled softly. “Sure.” Not too far from the city, Lochmoor awaited them, just a two-hour drive away.
“We have a villa in Lochmoor,” Sloane explained. “The weather’s perfect this time of year. My plan is simple—leave this afternoon, have a cookout tonight, hike tomorrow, camp overnight, catch the sunrise the next morning, and head back to school after that. What do you think?” Sloane asked enthusiastically. “It’s been forever since I’ve been hiking. I can’t wait to go p>