CHAPTER 33
“So your little protégé’s lessons are coming along nicely, I assume?” Roger yanked the blanket off the bed. If he couldn’t find his watch soon, he’d have to leave for work without it.
Juliette groped underneath the pillow. “Yeah. This week more than last. She seems to be picking things up pretty well.”
“I sense there’s a but there.” Roger got down on his hands and knees and rummaged through a small pile of dirty clothes.
“No, she’s doing really well. She can answer back just about anything I ask her now. And she’s even coming up with questions on her own, like she’s really engaging with the material.”
“That must be because she has such a good teacher.” Roger glanced at the clock on his bedside table. He should have been out the door at least fifteen minutes ago.
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