In the end, Lucian called Jeffrey and requested a week’s leave for the children.
With that out of the way, the three adults took the three children on a trip to Miralaea.
Just as Jeffrey hung up the phone, a gentle-looking teacher entered the room.
“You’re here, Ms. Smith,” he greeted. “You understand the situation about the cla*s, yes? Mr. Farwell’s children are in it, and the a*sistant teacher is on leave. I’m worried Ms. Ward won’t be able to manage the cla*s alone, so you’ll be helping her out for now.”
Smiling, Ophelia Smith nodded. “I understand, Mr. Bauer. You don’t need to worry a thing.”
Jeffrey scrutinized her and thought she looked pretty gentle. “I’m leaving them in your hands, so don’t mess things up.”
“Should I greet them now?”
“They’ve just started their one-week leav
