<strong>Chapter 1461: 1461. Don’t be so insensitive.</strong>


    Just the thought of it made him feel invigorated, as if every cell in his body was brimming with energy.


    When Ethan White noticed that Elly Campbell seemed to particrly like this volunteer teacher, his gaze shifted to Sophia Taylor.


    He was curious as to why this female teacher managed to win his younger sister’s favor so effortlessly.


    Sophia Taylor felt her heartbeat suddenly spike when she realized two pairs of eyes were fixed on her.


    Initially, she nned to pretend she hadn’t noticed, but she couldn’t help herself—her own gaze was already drawn toward the direction of the stares.


    Sure enough, she saw Ethan White studying her with a contemtive expression.


    Her ears burned involuntarily as she awkwardly shed a smile toward Ethan White.


    Before she could say or do much else, Ethan White’s gaze was already withdrawn.


    Sophia’s eyes were inadvertently tinged with a hint of disappointment. When Ethan White’s focus shifted back to Elly Campbell, a subtle dimness flickered in her own gaze.


    Her lips pressed together slightly, her thoughts unclear.


    “We’re here.”


    Momentster, Elly Campbell’s voice snapped Sophia out of her thoughts.


    The four of them had arrived at the temporary amodation site.


    Here, portable small houses and fully functional living facilities were set up.


    The aroma of food filled the air.


    Not far away, Adam Jones was standing by the temporary wireless base station crafted by themunications engineer, reviewing emails on his tablet.


    His sharply defined features carried an air of aloofness at the moment; just one nce made his “keep your distance” aura unmistakably clear.


    Anyone who saw Adam in such a state wouldn’t dare approach him and invite trouble.


    But Elly Campbell seemedpletely unbothered, casually walking up to him and sitting by his side. The next second, Adam’s gaze shifted from his tablet to her, the cold rigidity in his face melting instantly into warmth.


    “You’re back.”


    “What were you just looking at? Your furrowed brows could pinch a fly’s leg in half.”


    Adam chuckled at her teasing remark, stood up from his chair, and took her hand, leading her toward the makeshift dining area. “I’ll tell you after dinner.”


    Elly noticed he was clearly hiding something but didn’t press the matter further. She simply nodded before ncing at the two unwee guests not far away, her expression growingplicated:


    “I brought along two freeloaders.”


    Adam’s steps faltered as his gaze shifted toward the direction Elly hade from. His expression darkened the moment he saw Ethan White and Leo Hall.


    When Adam set his face grim, it was genuinely intimidating.


    The imposing presence of someone in authority was undeniable, and it wasn’t something the average person could withstand.


    Sophia Taylor, already nervous about tagging along uninvited, instinctively grabbed onto Ethan White’s arm in rm when she saw Adam’s stern demeanor.


    That instantaneous contact made Ethan White’s brows furrow in undisguised displeasure.


    His voice carried open irritation as he said coldly, “What are you doing?”


    Startled by Ethan’s reaction and realizing what she had done, Sophia quickly released her grip. “I… I’m sorry.”


    Standing off to the side, Leo Hall observed Sophia’s flustered behavior with a half-smile, as though he could see right through her thoughts. This made Sophia feel utterly exposed, frozen in ce, unsure whether to stay or leave.


    Whether it was intentional or not, Leo piped up with a casual jest:


    “Looks like thisdy teacher has eyes on you. Don’t be so clueless and stop staring at my sister-inw all the time.”


    Both Ethan White and Sophia Taylor’s faces changed instantly.