Chapter 41 Clara didn't notice the subtle tension in the air . She glanced up and saw Aaron waving her over with a warnanule . " Clara , come sit here . " nyan , sätting nearby , immediately snapped back to attention and quickly pulled out the chair beside him Believed by everyone's friendliness , Clara seniled and took a seat . Ethan followed her and sat in the empty chair to her left while tyan settled on her right . Ms. Salford , heidenthusiastically . " I'm Ryan Chase , " Ryan introduced himself with an eager smile , gesturing to Nina next to him . " This is Nina Foster . Like you , we're here at Moonbay Elementary School for voluntary teaching . " Mina forced a polite smile and gave clara a quick nod : Ryan continued , pointing across the table , " That's Laura Price, " he said , motioning to a middle - aged woman with glasses . " And Frank Miller , " he added . indicating the man sitting next to her . Clara greeted everyone warmly and pave a brief introduction about herself . When she was done , Nina looked over with a seemingly casual question " Ms. Salford , you're from Phoypolis , night? You must come from a well - off family . Wi made you decide to come all the way here to do voluntary teaching ? " There was a sharp edge to her tone that Clara couldn't quite place . It felt like there was more to the question than curiosity . Clara smiled politely , brushing off the unease . " I was inspired by one of Mr. Stone's documentaries . It gave me the courage to face life differently , and I wanted to contribute to education in rural areas She left out the personal struggles that had led her there That documentary had been a turning point for her , offering a ray of hope during the darkest time of her lite . Watching those kids tight for their education despite their hardships had stirred something in her , giving her a rewed sense of purpose . But those were private details she didn't want to share . However , Nina didn't seem impressed . She gave a dismissive smick . " Wow , that's such a textbook answer ! Such a boring answer , don't you think ? " Clara blinked , surprised , and her brows furrowed slightly . So , she wasn't overthinking . Nina clearly didn't like her . Before Clara could say anything , Aamu stood , raising his glass . " I want to thank all of you young folks for coming out here and supporting our country's education system . And a special welcome to Ms. Salford - uur students will be in good hands with all of you . " Everyone lifted their classes in response , Clara , when didn't handle adrohol well , hesitated briefly before taking it . " Thank you , " she numired . stinctively reached for a glass of juice . But Ryan had already poured her a glass of wine and handed it over with a smile . She " You're welcome , " Ryan said , his eyes lingering onlier delicate features . His lips curled into a satisfied smile . " Don't worry about drinking . Erhan and I drove , so we're not driniding ; much . We'll make sure you get boine safely " Nina's expression darkened at yan's obvious attentiveness . Herdingers curled into lists under the table as she fought to contain her jealousy . forcing a sanile , she said sharply , " Everyone else is drinking . What's wrong , Ms. Salford ? Do you not like our wine , or do you just think it's beneath you to join in ? du were tainly veiled bartis . Taken aback , Clara wan't sure what the had done to provoke such hostility , She opened her mouth to respond , but Ryan shot Nina a waming glare . " rana , " he said tämily , " Enough " Nina bit leer lip , her resentment clean , but she fell silent Not wanting to create any tension on her first day , Clara raised her glass and took a couple of sips . Ryan , clearly pleased , tried to pour her another glass , but Ethan noticed the thali creeping up Clara's cheeks and quickly stepped in . " That's enough , " Ethan said , placing a hand on Ryan's anto stop him " She's already had a couple . 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