Chapter 309

Riyana hadn’t even realized how much time had passed. The sky outside the tall glass windows had turned dark, the city lights glowing softly below. This was supposed to be just the first day, an introduction, but she had stayed longer than planned. Partly because Lennox was learning faster than she expected, and partly because she could see how much effort it took for him to even hold the brush. Leaving early felt unfair. While they were cleaning the brushes and covering the paints, Riyana’s phone kept vibrating inside her bag. Again. And again. She didn’t need to check the screen to know who it was. She sighed quietly. If she answered now, it would turn into an argument over the phone. Jabco would question her, interrogate her, demand explanations. She didn’t have the energy for that. If he wanted to scold her, better do it face to face. At least then she could look him in the eye. So she ignored it. When she was finally ready to leave, Lennox glanced at the time on his phone and frow