The distinction between students and their parents was crucial.
Raegan knew it well.
At this moment, Hector gripped the steering wheel tightly and continued, âBryce can be mischievous, but he has a good nature.
Please forgive him.
â
Raegan nodded.
âDonât worry.
Iâm committed to teaching him well.
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âIâd appreciate if you could also pay attention to his personal development, not just his academics.
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âOf course.
And I havenât yet thanked you for what you did for my grandmother.
Iâll make sure Bryce receives the best education in return.
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As they halted at a red light, Hector glanced at Raegan and, to her surprise, chuckled.
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I thought youâd forgotten me.
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âNo, I remember what you did at the nursing house.
Itâs something Iâm truly grateful for,â Raegan earnestly replied.
Hector acknowledged her gratitude but steered the topic elsewhere.
âThereâs no need for such formality.
â
âWhat?â Raegan uttered in surprise.
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On second thought, she realized it made sense.
Perhaps her excessive formality made him feel odd.
Hector cast a quick glance at her and then added, âAnd about Mitchel and youâ¦â
Upon hearing Mitchelâs name, Raegan felt a sudden jolt.
âI have nothing to do with him,â she asserted.
Seeing her reaction, Hector sensed her unresolved feelings toward Mitchel.
âI never said there was something.
â
The rest of the journey passed in silence.
Raegan gazed out at the stars.
The moonlight cast half of her face in a pearly glow, making her look ethereal.
Hector caught a glimpse of her and, for a moment, thought he was looking at a painting.
The sight of her face stirred uncomfortable memories within him, which made him look away.