Cameron stared at Xander''s face on screen. "No textbook? Then what exactly are we tutoring?"


    Xander shrugged. "I didn''t manage without a book before, but you still taught me then."


    this over a screen."


    Cameron exhaled slowly, holding back her anger. "That was in person! It''s not the same as doing thi


    Xander said, "Then youe back."


    Cameron sighed, rubbing her temples, "Forget it. I can''t deal with this. I won''t


    then."


    "Wait!" Xander quickly protested. "Come on, keep going. I''ll listen./


    Cameron raised an eyebrow. "And understand


    What I say?"


    Xander smirked. "That depends on how good your teaching skills are."


    Cameron sighed and then began the lesson.


    Instead of paying attention to the content, Xander couldn''t take his eyes off Cameron''s face.


    Her features were incredibly delicate. She had short hair, and her skin looked so tender. It was almost identical to Milena''s face. Her beauty was breathtaking.


    Xander murmured, half-dazed, "You''ve got one hell of a face."


    Cameron frowned, "Have you even been listening?"


    "Of course I have!" Xander regained focus.


    Cameron narrowed her eyes. "Then tell me where I left off."


    Xander hesitated. "I forgot."


    Cameron sighed, "Forget it. That part is on the house. And don''t bother asking for more tutoring. It''s just a waste of time."


    "Come on." Xander leaned close to the camera. "I''ll listen carefully." He wasn''t about to give up the chance to see that stunning face.


    Cameron crossed her arms. "Then pay attention this time."


    Xander sighed, “Fine." For once, he decided not to push his luck. And surprisingly, he actually listened.


    An hourter, as Cameron''s throat burned, a ss of water materialized at her elbow.


    It was Bradley. He didn''t speak but only made a knowing tilt of the chin toward the ss.


    "Thanks." The water soothed Cameron''s voice.


    Xander''s suspicion crackled through the speakers/"Hey, who are you talking to over there?"


    Cameron nced at Bradley, who shook his head. She said, "None of your


    business. One hour is up. Let''s pick upter this afternoon."


    "Cam-" Before Xander could speak, Cameron ended the call.


    speak,


    Bradley settled into the chair opposite, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest.


    "If Xander finds out where you are now, it won''t be long before Eli and


    the otherse."


    Cameron nodded. "Yeah, just keep it quiet." Elijah wasn''t a big problem, but Xander was too noisy.


    Bradley leaned forward slightly. "You''ve been staring at a screen for an hour. Let''s take Pearl for a walk outside?"


    Cameron set the ss down. "Good idea."


    They had gotten backte yesterday, and night fell soon after. Cameron hadn''t taken a stroll around the castle yet.


    Together, they stepped out of the study.


    Pearl sprawled out in the courtyard, soaking up the warm April sun.


    Cameron could tell that Pearl was happy here. And it was all thanks to Bradley. "Pearl," Cameron called.


    Pearl rolled onto its back at their approach and leapt up joyfully, but it stopped short three feet away. It nuzzled Cameron''s gently with its fluffy head.


    Bradley asked curiously, "Who named Pearl?"