Alpha Amanda's Love Adventure (By Aurora Grey) novel Chapter 57

Chapter 57 Strict Standards

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My dad, Kylan Yeoman, stepped forward and smiled at Baxter. He tried to help. “Mr. Duncan, Regina has always been good with languages. Other teachers say she’s very talented. Please take her as your student.”

I watched Baxter’s face, hoping. My heart beat fast. But before he could answer, Amanda spoke up. “Mr. Duncan, is my material ready? Could you give it to me? I need to go.”

Baxter took the sealed folder from behind the TV and handed it to her. They exchanged a quick look. There was something hidden in that look.

I stared at the folder and felt sick. They were clearly more than just friends. How could Amanda have Baxter’s secret file?

Baxter walked Amanda to the door. After he left, the living room had only the three of us.

Kylan asked quietly, “What is your classmate’s relationship with Baxter?”

I bit my lip and said nothing. Inside, I felt panicked and messy. No matter what, I had to make Baxter accept me as his student today.

Baxter came back soon. He glanced at me and said plainly, “I choose students based on talent. Let me see what you can do.”

I grabbed the paper and sat down on the couch. I felt proud. Translating ancient language should be easy for me. I always got full marks on tests. No problem.

The first two lines were normal sentences. I wrote them fast and smiled. But when I reached the fourth line, my pen froze. The words were all technical terms. Some I had never seen.

My fingers were sweaty. My mind went blank. Sweat ran down my temple and soaked the corner of the

paper.

I glanced at Baxter. He was looking down at the document. But I felt like he was staring at me. I felt

nervous.

At last, the time was up. I handed my translation to him. My hands were shaking.

Baxter read it quickly. Then he looked up. “Your basics are okay,” he said. “But you don’t have enough technical vocabulary. Now let’s test your speaking.”

He handed me a book. I breathed deep and began to read aloud. Teachers always said my pronunciation was good. But as I read, I felt it go wrong. Baxter’s brow furrowed more and more.

When I finished, he closed the book. His tone was blunt. “Your basics are fine, but you can’t keep up my pace. If you study with me, I’m afraid I’ll only hold you back. You should find another teacher.”

Those words hit me like a bucket of cold water. All my hope died. Kylan pleaded, “Baxter, please look again. Regina is really good. Please reconsider.”

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