Chapter 9% Carlisle clenched his jaw but decided to let go for now. He would deal with Wren when be returned.
,,Iget it. You're gonna defend him no matter what. I'll drop it," Carlisle grumbled, his patience running thin. "I've arranged for a driver to take you hMartha scoffed, unimpressed, "Oh, so you can't wait to sendback to the Zachsan Manor, can you? Don't you care if p people think you're an ungrateful son She stood up, brushing off her coat as she continued, "No, thank you. I've already decided, I'll be staying at the Zachman residence for a while. Once I've sorted things out, then I'll leave Carlisle trore, his mouth opening to protest, but the warning look in Martha's eyes made him swallow his words. He turned his frustration elsewhere, narrowing his mes at Katrina as it she were to blfor everything be mom, and Martha trailed after him, throwing a glance back at Katrina that was equal Katrina met his glare with calm indifference. Carlisle stoned off, leaving them parts disappointment and annoyance, Once they were gone, Katrina walled ever to the door, closed it quietly, and pulled out her p r phone to make a call.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWith the experience from the moming's lesson, Clara felt much more confident teaching her afternoon class. After covering the new vocabulary and phrases, she let her students practice reading aloud whale she kept an eye on their progress.
just as she was about to check on one of the quieter lads, her phone buzzed on the desk. She glanced at the caller ID, hesitated, then picked it up and stepped out of the classroom to allswer, "Aund Katrina? is everything okay? You don't usually callduring school hours," she said, her voice light but cumous.
On the other end, katrina paused before speaking, her voice carrying a hint of guilt. “Did I interrupt your class? | just realized-today's your first full day of I've already gone through the lesson for this period. They're just practicing now," Clara replied, smiling faintly. "That's a relart ** Konna sighed but then hesitated as if unsure how to continue. "Clara, as Wien... has he cto see you?" Clara's smile faded, her tone quieter now. "He's here. I've already told him to go back." "You should've told me," Katrina said, exhaling sharply. "The e whole family is gathered for his engagement party, and Carlisle's been furious that Wren hasn't "If you see him again, please tell him to retum this instance before things worsen, I don't want Carlisle to-well, you know how he can be." Cara didn't need Kann to mid that sentence. She lovew all too well how Carlisle handled disappointment Growing up under his root, Wren had faced relentless soyuble standards, and every mistake had been met with severe consequences.
*) don't understand why he'd risk so much just to chere," Clara muttered, more to herself than to Katrina picking up on the worry in her voice, tried to reassure her. "Don't overthink it, Clara. Wien is a grown man now. Carlisle might still get angry, but he won't Îns grandmother is here, too she's not on board with the engagement, a "Mrs. Zarlanan Sender is there? Cara asked, surprised and with her around, Carlisle won't go too far." cated in attination weduced. You know how it is between her and Carlisle. They've barely tolerated each other for years.
de's always doted on Wien Hourstly, I was shocked the found out about the engagement. Carlisle made sure everyone was swom to secrecy."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmClare frowned, recalling the complicated dynamic between the family members. She and Martha had once been close. When used to bring her along when he visited ter Zartupuan Ma after her dealings for Wien had cto light, everything had fallen apart. The tips to see Martha had abruptly stopped.
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"Yeah, Mrs. Zachman Senior said she's moving into Zachman om residence for a while. You should tell Wren to get back as soon as possible," Katrina said, her voice