Chapter 31

  Someone knocked on the door. I didn't plan to meet anyone at the time. Sean and I looked at each other, wondering who would come.

  Sean went to open the door.

  "Cora." I heard Sean say. Why did she come here? I looked in the direction of the door.

  Sean gave way to let Cora in and closed the door behind her.

  "How have you been?" Sean asked in a delighted tone.

  "Fine. I just came back from school." Cora was timid, seeming to be a little anxious.

  "Well..." Sean glanced at me and asked. "Do you want me to give you some space?"

  "No, no." Cora realized what Sean meant and immediately interrupted.

  I saw Sean smile cunningly. But Cora wasn't looking at him.

  Cora suddenly stood straight and stared at me seriously. That made Sean and I both surprised.

  "My professor, Ms. Lawson asked me if I could be her assistant. It's part-time. I think I should ask you first."