Second Chance His Unending Love (Calista Hartwell) novel Chapter 144

Chapter 144

Finally, Wesley remembered the incident, running a hand through his silver hair with a resigned sigh.

“I was strolling in the park that day when someone asked if I was coming to watch the youth tournament. I told her of course I would. My apprentice is competing. How could I miss it?”

Nicole froze in surprise.

So, Wesley hadn’t been invited by her friend after all.

After his explanation, the old gentleman added gently, “I never agreed to any interview, miss. You must have misunderstood.”

And what a misunderstanding it was.

Wesley hadn’t been summoned by Nicole’s connection- he was here for his own student.

Nicole stood rigid, stunned. The wave of embarrassment left her limbs feeling heavy and useless.

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Wesley’s calm, measured words had laid the truth bare for everyone to see.

Her cheeks burned as she glanced back. Every eye in the room was fixed on her, their gazes stripping away the last lshreds of her dignity.

A snort of laughter broke the silence, quickly followed by

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3600nt the room was filled with open, mocking laughter.

SiWinchester simply answered a question, and umpeeddo conclusions. Acting like you pulled strin

et him here. Pathetic,” someone called out.

‘He does it’t even know who you are, yet you tried to book his time Thank goodness he cleared that up.”

Has the Frossf family really fallen so low? Resorting to ricks and dies??”

‘Move aside Doon’t keep Sir Winchester from his lunch.”

A new murmur rippled through the crowd. “Wait… didn’t le say he came for hisis apprentice? Who is it?”

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he young competitors exchanged glances, curiosity azzing among them.

ho could be so lucky?

jesley raised a hand, and the room gradually quieted. Regarding my apprentice…”

is warm gaze swept over the youthful faces before his telsettled into a gentle, grandfatherly smile.

won’t be revealing that until after the tournamen Iloeroof today’s contestants played admirably. Any the who loves and respects the game could become m iteit. Now, please enjoy your meal and focus on the etition aon ahead.”

ective sige sigh of relief seemed to pass through the

“That’s rat’s a true master. Just a few words to calm ne dow donał was ready to quit!”

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