Chapter 20


    Chapter 20


    “Good morning, Daddy!” Gregory headed downstairs and politely greeted his father.


    Nichs nodded in response and greeted the boy back “Good morning. Come and have your


    breakfast.”


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    Tessa was about to make a move, but Gregory wouldn’t let go of her hand. Unable to walk away, she


    helplessly stayed behind and kept himpany for breakfast.


    In the meantime, Andrew’s eyes lit up with warmth when he witnessed the interaction among the trio,


    which he found surprisingly harmonious because they looked just like a family.


    Nheless, his feelings were not mutual as Tessa didn’t feel the same way because she hurriedly


    tried to leave right after breakfast.


    Nheless, Gregory seized thedy’s hand with a heavy heart and asked, “Miss Pretty Lady, can I


    pay you a visit when I miss you?”


    Tessa curled her lips upward when she heard the boy’s question. “Of course, provided that I have an


    off day and you’re allowed to visit me. However, I have a brother whom I need to look after at home, so


    I can’t be away overnight like I didst night, even if I’m with you.”


    “Alright, understood.” Gregory nodded his head, clearly telling thedy he understood with his gesture.


    “I knew you’re the most obedient and lovely kid ever.” Tessa smiled, gently pinching the boy’s rounded


    cheek lovingly.


    While Tessa’spliment put a smile on Gregory’s face, Nichs suddenly realized something at the


    sight of their interaction. No, I mustn’t let her just leave like that. After a few seconds of contemtion,


    he calmly said, “Wait, Miss Reinhart.”


    Tessa paused upon hearing the man’s voice as she subconsciously kept her distance from him and


    asked, “W-What’s the matter, President Sawyer?”


    Nichs raised his eyebrows in slight astonishment.


    Hmm. She was calling me by my first namest night, but now she is addressing me as President


    Sawyer.


    Soon, he pursed his lips and said, “I have something I’d like to tell you, Miss Reinhart. I’m sorry if my


    action startled youst night, and I hope you didn’t take that to heart. After all, I just… The mark on


    your shoulder simply looks familiar to me, so I wasn’t trying to do you any harm or hurt you.”


    Tessa didn’t expect Nichs to apologize to her, feeling stunned, but after a short while, she calmly


    answered, “Don’t worry, I didn’t take it to heart at all.” Despite her reassurance, she continued to


    deliberately keep her distance from the man.


    Although Nichs could sense her wariness, he wasn’t bothered by that as he changed the subject


    and asked, “By the way, would you be interested in teaching Gregory the violin, Miss Reinhart?”


    Tessa was stunned into a trance.


    Wait, what? Am I being offered to be Greg’s teacher?


    “Would you, Miss Pretty Lady?” Gregory excitedly looked at Tessa.


    “Well…” Tessa knitted her eyebrows hesitantly as she was about to turn the man down. However,


    before she could do so, she was interrupted by Nichs’ timely reply.


    “Of course, I’ll make sure your sses with Greg won’t sh with your orchestra’s schedule. All you


    have to do is just teach Greg when you’re not busy preparing for your performance. In return, I’ll pay


    you an hourly rate of two thousand. What do you think?”


    An hourly rate of two thousand?! Tessa was dumbfounded and surprised upon hearing how much she


    was offered. In spite of her initial intention to stay away from Nichs after what happened the night


    before, she was somehow tempted to take him up on it.


    After all, she would be able to live a better life with her brother if she could have an extra source of


    ie. Besides, her brother wouldn’t have to work so hard as a home tutor either for meager earnings


    that barely helped them make ends meet.


    Nevertheless, Tessa didn’t ept her offer right away despite her temptation. “President Sawyer, you


    had previously tried to keep me away from Greg, hadn’t you? I can tell that you didn’t really like me.”


    So, the question is-why did you change your mind now?


    Nichs was surprised by her blunt question, but after he paused shortly, he directly answered,


    “Honestly, I did a little digging about you. Although I know this might have been a vition of your


    privacy, I didn’t have much choice in order to ensure Greg’s safety. Anyway, as far as my investigation


    results suggest, your resume seems clean, Miss Reinhart. The reason I want to make you stay is that I


    think you’re reliable, but of course, the most important thing is…”