Chapter 144
Kevin, unaware of Mia’s thoughts, stood nearby, inhaling her enticing scent and feeling a flood of thoughts in his mind. He knew that once the shoe was repaired, he would have no excuse to stay with Mia. He needed to leave a lasting impression on her during this precious time. However, facing his dream woman, he found himself at a loss for words. Besides the knowledge that she had been married for three years and had no children, he knew almost nothing about her, not even her hobbies. As time ticked by, Kevin struggled to think of how to start a conversation with Mia.
Finally, it was Mia who broke the silence, perhaps finding it awkward to sit quietly. She looked up and asked Kevin, "Do you usually ride your bike to school?"
"Oh, no, I usually walk to school. My house is close." Kevin quickly replied, feeling a surge of joy. Mia initiating a conversation meant his efforts were worthwhile.
Mia asked a few more casual questions before blurting out, "I see you get along well with Mrs. Cortez. What do you think of her?"
Kevin was taken aback and unsure why Mia would ask this. He thought for a moment and replied vaguely, "Mrs. Cortez is great. Her lectures are excellent, and she explains everything thoroughly. She’s especially experienced in composition. Several students from our class won awards in the last school composition contest."
"Really?" Mia looked at Kevin with interest. "Mrs. Cortez mentioned that your English is quite good. What place did you get in the contest?"
"I got second place." Kevin said proudly. It was one of his few achievements, and he wanted Mia to know.
"Really? That’s impressive." Mia was indeed impressed. In the last composition contest, a few students from her class participated, but the best result was ninth place. She remembered the first-place winner was a boy named Jason Black but she had yet to notice who came in second. The second place for Kevin was quite an achievement, which confirmed Camila’s high opinion of him. Mia thought it was natural for Camila to favor such a student, as any teacher would appreciate a student who brought them pride. As long as this favoritism didn’t turn into something else, it was fine.
Kevin finally found a topic that interested Mia. He seized the opportunity to ask her for some composition tips, unknowingly closing the distance between them. Seeing Mia’s enthusiastic response, Kevin boldly asked, "Ms. Wilson, if I ever have more English questions, may I come to your office for help?"