Chapter 1458: 1458. Since you’ve already co
Leo Hall’s smile slowly faded from the corners of his lips, and a hint of darkness crept into his eyes, though he quickly managed to restrain it.
Although the gloominess didn’t last long, Mia Brown still felt a slight chill.
She looked up at Leo Hall’s face, only to see the sa mischievous look as before. Mia hesitated, believing it might have just been her imagination.
“If you hadn’t decided to beco the other woman, or if you had, but at least didn’t give birth to , my dad would’ve only had my brother as a son. Wouldn’t it have been better? He could’ve just handed the Hall Clan to him—no stress, no effort, and still soone to take care of him in his old age.”
The look of scorn on Leo Hall’s face was unmistakable, and the words he spoke left Mia both furious and completely stunned.
Her son, who had always been well-behaved and obedient, dared to say such things to her, with undisguised sarcasm shining in his eyes.
“My dad’s stress and effort—that’s all on him. What’s it got to do with ?”
“You…”
Mia was trembling with rage. She raised her hand and slapped Leo Hall hard on the face.
Leo’s fair skin bore the impact of the slap, imdiately revealing five distinct finger marks.
As soon as Mia landed this slap, she froze, staring at her hand in disbelief, then at her son’s face. Guilt crept onto her expression as she muttered, “Leo…”
Leo Hall didn’t show the slightest anger, nor did he even touch his reddened cheek. He simply shrugged indifferently and said:
“Since we’re already here, don’t waste the opportunity. Isn’t this all about showing off and winning so goodwill? Go ahead, make the most of it.”
After saying this, he didn’t bother to look at Mia’s worried face and strode off.
“Leo! Leo…”
Watching her son walk away without looking back, Mia stamped her feet in frustration and deeply regretted slapping him.
The mountain children’s curriculum was relatively simple. After just one lesson, Elly Campbell had already adapted to it.
It was dismissal ti now. Unlike city kids who return ho to ready-prepared als, sit at the table, and get served without effort, these rural kids had to rush ho to cook als themselves.
For the project team working in the mountains, there was a temporary accommodation set up. Though basic, it was manageable.
After finishing her class, Elly Campbell was heading out to find Adam Jones. On her way, she ran into Miss Taylor, the volunteer teacher with the last na Taylor.
Her round face carried youthful energy, with sparkling eyes full of vitality. She looked very beautiful.
Elly admired her. For a young person to stay here as a volunteer teacher, enduring loneliness and harsh conditions, it took a great deal of courage and compassion.
“Miss Taylor.”
“Miss Campbell.”
Sophia Taylor flashed a sweet smile as she walked toward Elly Campbell.
Between Mrs. Jones and being called Miss Campbell, Elly much preferred the latter.
Hearing Sophia Taylor call her this way, her smile deepened considerably.
“Miss Campbell, are you heading back to the accommodation now?”
“Yes, and you?”
“I’m heading ho to make lunch. Would you like to join and have a bite there?”
Hearing this suggestion from Sophia Taylor, Elly thought of sothing and asked, “I heard from the Village Chief that you usually manage alone?”
“Yes, that’s right. I cook and eat by myself, self-sufficient—it’s not too bad.”
Elly smiled and invited, “Co over to our place. We have dedicated staff who handle the cooking. You can share a al with us.”
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