Chapter 137 Curtis Stared at the Black Stockings and His Eyes Widened
Adeline walked into the student's home, and the student's parents warmly greeted her.
After a brief chat about the student's performance at school, the conversation mostly consisted of awkward small talk.
The student's parents were smiling so much that their faces looked stiff.
Adeline felt a bit awkward as well. She glanced at her watch, exchanged a few pleasantries, and was ready to leave.
The student's parents immediately handed her two cans of tea leaves, saying, "Ms. Burton, these are..."
Adeline pushed the tea leaves back and said, "No matter what it is, I can't accept it."
"Ms. Burton, these are tea leaves from our home. They're not valuable."
Adeline declined politely, "Regardless of their value, I can't accept them. Our school has regulations. If I accept gifts, I could be dismissed."
After a few attempts by the student's parents to insist, they eventually gave up.
Adeline visited several more families in succession, and the situations were mostly similar.
When she reached the last household, Adeline felt a bit tired. Leaning against the car window, she regretfully said to Sara, "Your high-tech gadgets haven't come in handy at all, what a shame."
Sara was speechless.
They weren't on a mission. What could happen?
"Ah, I thought Victoria was up to some tricks again! It seems I was being overly cautious."
Sara was momentarily stunned and said, "Mrs. Riley, having such high alertness is a good thing."
"Yes," Adeline replied with a faint smile, "Alright, after we finish this last visit, today's task will be considered complete, and you can go home and rest.
After saying that, Adeline carried her bag and entered the villa of a student named Jacob Martinez.
As soon as she entered, Rosa warmly welcomed her.
"Welcome, Ms. Burton. I've prepared some cherries and fruit tea for you, Ms. Burton."
"Rosa, you don't have to be so formal," Adeline followed Rosa into the living room.
After a brief exchange, Rosa took the initiative and said, "Ms. Burton, I heard that you like dogs?"
"Yes, I like dogs," Adeline replied with a smile.
Rosa warmly invited her, "It's fine, my husband is not here. Just come in with me, you can change here."
"No need, Rosa. I'll change in the restroom," Adeline firmly declined.
Rosa couldn't persuade her, so she finally took out a new pair of black stockings from the closet and handed them to her.
After changing the stockings, Adeline took out her phone and politely asked, "Rosa, how much are these stockings? I'll transfer the money to you."
"No need! How much can a pair of stockings cost? Ms. Burton, just keep them." Rosa said generously.
"I can't, these are yours, I should pay for them."
"No, no need. Ms. Burton, consider these stockings as my compensation to you. After all, it was our Teddy that caused the damage."
Rosa was adamant about not accepting the money, so Adeline had to give up.
Back at the Bay Hall, as soon as she entered the apartment, Adeline saw Curtis sitting in the living room waiting for her.
"You're home. Mrs. Riley, you've worked hard..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Curtis's gaze landed on the long legs clad in black stockings, and his eyes widened in surprise.
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