Chapter 15
She remembered that Lennon was still cold and responded with a dry “hello“.
At that time, Mariela felt that Lennon would be difficult to get along with. This misunderstanding had lasted for several years.
Later, when she was in high school, her math grades were not good. Lennon’s mother heard about it somehow and said to Deandre, “I’ll ask Lenny to help Marie with her math. He was the best at math in high school and almost got full scores
At
that time, Mariela’s mother had already
on the SAT!”
worry–free
child.
room.
passed away, and Mariela had changed completely. In five years, Mariela had become a silent and rebellious girl from a carefree and “I don’t need your help.” This was the first
first thing she said to Lennon after Lennon entered the At that time, Lennon was twenty–one years old. He had a tall and slender figure, more than 6 feet. He was wearing a simple white short–sleeved shirt and dark gray jeans. His slightly messy hairstyle added a touch of youthfulness to his overall appearance. “But I have to help you,” he responded, his voice carrying a hint of laughter and a Mariela thought that Lennon would be strict and demanding.
touch of nonchalance.
Actually, it was not like that. After looking at her math test paper, Lennon just frowned and then patiently started explaining the questions to her.
One by one, Lennon explained all the questions that she did His voice was deep and pleasant, with a hint of gravel. As Mariela listened, she felt that math wasn’t so detestable anymore.
wrong with no trace of
impatience. There were two or three different ways to solve some of the questions, and Lennon explained each
Mariela’s gaze
gradually
transformed from
initial
resistance
one
to her.
“Wow, Lennon Stark, you’re so amazing! You graduated from high school years ago, and you still remember everything so clearly?” and disdain to admiration and reverence. “Not really, so I reviewed the textbook before I came.”
Lennon
With that, Lennon paused for a moment and gently tapped her head with a pen, saying, “Be respectful. Call me Lenny.” During the summer vacation of Mariela’s eleventh grade, At that time, Lennon was in his third year at New York University. He hardly hung out for the entire summer vacation. He spent the whole
gave her two months of explaining questions
extra lessons. to Mariela, helping her check test papers, and correcting her assignments.
summer
High school students had a short summer vacation. When Mariela’s new
Every day after school, when Mariela came back home, she would see.Lennon sitting on the sofa in her living room, waiting to give her semester began, Lennon was still on vacation. tutoring.
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