In truth, most of Jasper’s memories during the three years of senior high were of mockery and rolled eyes. There were only three things that brought him warmth.
The random conversations with Wendy.
Playing with Greg.
As well as Ms. Tiana.
All the teachers in school had ignored Jasper and turned a blind eye to the boy. Yet, Ms. Tiana was the only one who could not bear to watch the prepubescent child eat white bread and vegetables every day. She would bring him home-packed lunches once or twice a week or even bring the boy home to eat with her.
Be it Jasper’s daily life or his studies, Ms. Tiana had taken very good care of him.
Therefore, this teacher held a very important place in Jasper’s heart, and he would always remember to call and check in with her during festivities.
“You’re right, it’s been a while since we went to visit her. It’s teacher’s day soon, right? We should visit Ms. Tiana.”
Wendy sighed when she heard Jasper’s words. “Ms. Tiana isn’t doing so well lately. I heard something about her being very sick, so the other classmates have all decided to go and visit her.”
Jasper was stunned. ‘Ms. Tiana only passed from sickness two years later in my past life. Why so soon in this?’
“Is it severe?” Jasper asked.
“The hospital’s gave her a few medical reports for critical illness, and she’s essentially spending her final days at home now,” Wendy replied softly.
Jasper frowned.
Jasper was too weak to help in his past life, but it was different this time. He decided that no matter what illness Ms. Tiana was diagnosed with, he would spend all his money even if it only meant extending Ms. Tiana’s life for a few more years.
“We’ll rush over early tomorrow morning to check up on her,” Jasper decided.
Wendy nodded.
Ms. Tiana’s excellent teaching could be seen in more than how she nurtured Jasper. She treated all her students equally.
Ms. Tiana was surrounded by students she had once taught. After all these years, these students had all become contributing members of society, yet they still remembered how great Ms. Tiana was. Hence, now that she was ill, everyone was extremely concerned.
Jasper and Wendy were no different.
As a result, Jasper and Wendy then made their way to the county early the next morning.
Julian had brought Jasper’s Bentley in for service today, so the couple drove Wendy’s BMW instead.
“I’m not used to this,” Jasper said. Driving the BMW felt weird to him.
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