In a conservative way, Jared drove the car and didn't stop until it was a little far away from Derek's home. Then Wendy took out her bike from the pick-up and rode back to home.

When Wendy opened the door, Derek asked in a caring tone, "Why did you come back so late today?"

"There are several questions that Bess can't work out,. I've explained to her, so we are a little late," explained Wendy.

Wendy had always been lukewarm to Derek. And tonight she didn't touch alcohol, so he didn't have any suspicion.

Then Wendy took her clothes and went into the bathroom to take a quick shower. After that, she threw all her school uniforms into the washing machine. She turned around and looked at Derek's bedroom in the distance. Her eyes flashed a cunning light.

Wendy sneaked back to the bathroom and pretended to be taking a shower. She pressed her ears against the door and listened carefully.

After a while, she heard the sound of someone gently opening the lid of the washing machine. She could not help smiling.

It was no

ce.

Haley was trying her best to persuade Steve to study hard and not to sleep at class. However, her words seemed to go in vain. Steve could not hear a word.

"Why can't you learn from Wendy? Look how hard she is studying every day. Considering the current situation of your family, studying is the only way to help you. You have to study hard and get a good college! " The head teacher continued to persuade.

Steve shrugged and said, "Have you finished your words? Then I'll go back to my classroom. "

Without waiting for her answer, he turned around and left the teacher's office.

"Steve," The head teacher quickly looked around and found that there was no other teachers in the office. She asked in a low voice sadly, "Do you still hate me so much? Your father and I... "

"Don't tell me that you and my father really love each other! Now my dad is bankrupt. I didn't see you cling to my father anymore. You know clearly why you choose to be with my father. For money or something else?" Steve left without saying another word.