Chapter 590 Two Pretentious Men

“Ah?”

Josiah’s expression abruptly shifted to a more stern demeanor as he spoke for her, elaborating. “She’s been completely swamped with work obligations recently, leaving her no free time to offer tutoring services to a high school student such as yourself.”

“I wouldn’t pose any disruption to her work. She could simply tutor me at her leisure, whenever she finds a spare moment,” Joseph insisted.

“She’s not available”

“But surely there must be time during ends or holidays, right?”

“No, that won’t be possible either.”

“Ms. Thome, what kind of subpar company are you employed by that fails to provide even the basic statutory holidays? Shouldn’t such practices be reported?” Joseph exclaimed indignantly.

Lysander interjected, “The reason is simply because I choose not to take breaks. I believe it’s important for me to push myself further.”

“Ms. Thorne, that’s frankly unacceptable. Mr. Calderon has clearly stated that we must find a balance between work and relaxation,” he argued,

“I know.”

“So, does this imply that you might start taking breaks during holidays going forward? And if so, could you possibly tutor me then? In return, I can offer you massages. I’m quite skilled at it; it’s incredibly soothing…

A massage?

Josiah’s alarm was palpable as he quickly intervened, “Why don’t you tell me which subject you’re finding challenging, and I’ll find time to help you.”

Joseph appeared to be lost in his thoughts, hardly registering the conversation, his eyes wide as he stared. at Lysander, seemingly taken aback by Josiah’s stern demeanor.

to help, I may not be able to assist you timely. Additionally, my expertise does not align with your academic needs. It would

logical explanation, his previously dimmed expression suddenly brightening. “Ms. Thorne,

as if he were wagging an invisible

before delivering a pointed remark, “I’ve been informed by your school administrators that

be young again. I remember how deafening the cheers were. It’s a good thing we have indoor courts. now. It

them of seven to eight years meant their perspectives on Harborbrook Fifth High School varied significantly. The school Lysander remembered was not as aesthetically pleasing as it currently appeared, with its upgraded sports facilities and academic buildings, not

in their thinking and

being adults, found common

interjected with a cheeky remark, “Hey, are you really the same

Josiah simply stared, speechless.

further, “Ms. Thorne, this gentleman is older than you, isn’t

murmured

it! That explains why you talk in such an old-

shifted to Josiah’s furrowed brow as he blinked innocently before turning to address Lysander,

as she began to reminisce about past school days. “Mr. Owen must be approaching retirement by now, right? I recall when I started at Harborbrook Fifth High School, he had just been promoted to dean. It’s quite remarkable that he has maintained that role for so many years. I remember he would always wear black and stand silently

rarely seen in

does seem like a significant change,” Lysander

jovial

stopped hiding in the building to catch students late for evening study and began patrolling the sports fields to catch young couples in the act. He’d suddenly

he spoke, his hands animated the story, adding a vividness to his already entertaining

“Mr. Owen is a dedicated teacher. His strictness is a testament to his commitment to your education. It’s not right to speak ill of him

a well–trained pet, “Understood, Ms. Thorne. I

“Good”

old grounds yesterday, I thought

had always held a deep respect for Owen. Effortlessly, she visualized the scene from her time in school, noting, “When

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