Chapter 19
Clara glanced at Ethan in surprise, then shook her head, ber eyes welling with emotion
She had never traveled star on her own before. Although she had reassured Katrina that she could manage, being in a foreign place still made her feel uneasy. Yet, she could sense the kindness from a stranger, and it made her feel a small sense of belonging her
“Thank you.” Clara said softly
Erbarm smiled but remained silent.
Those who signed up for volantary teaching came from all over the country. Many felt lost and out of place when they f first arrived. There wasn’t much Ethan could do, but be tried to offer what help he could
The car
toward Moonbay Village, where Clara would be teaching. Ethan had chosen a house close to Moonbay Elementary School. So, it didn’t take long to wach their destination
As the get out of the car, a middle–aged man stood waiting for them at the door.
“Mr Stone, you’ve arrived, “he greeted them as he approached.
for voluntary teaching, his gaze softened with respect. He immediately
Erluan greeted him back and briefly introduced the two. When the man heard Clara was here for volu led them inside to show the house.
itwo–story house with a fairly large front yard. A tall wisteria vine grew along a low wall, cascading over the entire surface, giving the house a peaceful,
Inside the tumutute was simple but clean and well–organized, making the space feel warm and inviting
“This house belongs to
unde and his wife. They’re getting older, so my cousin tools them to live in the city. Originally, they planned to sell it, but my uncle (muide 1 liging himself to. Since it’s been empty for a while, we decided to rent it out,” the man explained
He pointed to the house next door and continued, “That one is also theirs. It was built for my cousin, but he’s done well and bought a house in the city. He doesn’t come back much. If you don’t like this one, we can look at other.”
Clara glanced at the other house. The wall was low enough that she could easily see the yard next door. The house looked much bigger, and it seemed newer, likely
Since she would be living alone, this house seemed perfect.
a perfect. When rand sign the contract?”
The man senied at her deciseness Without hesitation, he handed her the par
pre–printed contract. After they signed and paid the deposit and rent, he handed her the
Ethan and said, “Mr. Stone, let me
Class frit a wave of seller washover her After the man left, she checked the time and realized it was already noon. She turned to E
Verta luzete You’ve been so helpful. I don’t know how to thank you enouneli.
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