Chapter 6 She Couldn’t Fall in Love With Someone Else

• Frank Shields and Talia went to university together. Back then, unlike how he looked decent in suits right now, Frank was always studying hard like a poor scholar. While other students date in their university years, all that was in Frank's eyes were textbooks and knowledge. Due to his tall figure and outstanding appearance, he had received numerous love letters, but none of his admirers were successful.
• In fact, the secret that Talia would never disclose was that Frank had wooed her before. But of course, she rejected him because at that time, besides liking Jasper, she also had an 'intimate relationship' with Jasper for quite some time. So, she couldn't bring herself to fall in love with someone else.
• Truth was, Talia felt a bit awkward meeting Frank again after a few years. If she had known the hirer was Frank, she might have hesitated.
• On the other hand, Frank was not awkward like Talia. It was as if he had forgotten about what happened in the past. "Yes. This is where I stay. You couldn't tell it in the past, right? My friend introduced a few piano teachers to me, but when I saw your information, I thought it was just someone who had the same name as you. I honestly did not expect that it would indeed be you. My younger sister is rather grumpy, so I might need to trouble you every weekend from now on."
• Looking at Frank's clear eyes, Talia lifted her hand unnaturally to tuck her hair as she just couldn't reject him. "Not at all. It's my responsibility to teach her."
• She was hired to give a three-hour class every Saturday and Sunday. The hourly salary offered was 500, which was high enough to help her achieve her goal smoothly. Currently, the only thing she would not say no to was money.
• When the class was over, Frank proposed to send Talia home. Before Talia could reject it, the former found a proper reason. "It's going to rain soon. I don't think you'll want to get wet."
• Frank always wore a smile when he spoke, which gave others a refreshing impression.
• After getting into the car, Frank took out his phone naturally and said, "Let's add each other on WhatsApp so it's easier to transfer money to you in the future. There were several piano teachers before you who were driven away by that little girl, but I can finally stop worrying about it now."
• Hearing that, Talia did not behave awkwardly and thanked Frank after adding his contact number.
• As if their minds were in sync, both of them did not bring up the incident back then but merely had some casual small talks. Soon, they arrived at the entrance of the Mills Residence. It was only then did the rain start pouring, and so the original silence was broken by the noisy raindrops.
• "Talia, I've always wanted to know why it is impossible between us."
• Talia, who had just gotten out of the car, did not hear Frank clearly, so she asked in confusion, "What did you say?"
• Frank smiled and answered, "Nothing. Please head in quickly and don't get wet."
• Talia's eyes darkened as she stood under the roof and watched Frank drive away. It was true that she did not hear him clearly just now, but she could still perceive his question upon slight analysis. Nevertheless, she could only pretend to miss it because someone like her was unworthy of him.
• The rain was getting heavier, so Talia scurried into the house. Just then, a notification sound emerged from her phone—Frank transferred the salary to her via Venmo. Talia thought it was rude to not reply upon receiving the money, so she texted him back out of courtesy. 'Thank you. Please drive safely.'
• Suddenly, she heard the sound of footsteps approaching so she lifted her head only to see Jasper's gloomy gaze.
• He had come home for some time, and his body was giving off the scent of body wash as he had just showered. Dressed in loose home wear, he seemed to be more easygoing.
• Talia asked subconsciously, "Have you eaten?"
• Jasper did not answer but questioned in return, "Who sent you back?"
• Talia answered honestly, "A classmate from university." She had no intention of telling Jasper about her part-time job as she thought it was unnecessary and Jasper would only think she was putting on airs.
• All of a sudden, Jasper reached out his hands to seize Talia's shoulder and pulled her forcefully toward him in anger. "Besides being a part-time piano teacher, what else did you do? Are you that short of money? Or do you want to use your part-time job as an opportunity to get in touch with rich people? Talia, am I not enough to satisfy you? Why do you have to be so cheap like your mother?! Or is it just in your genes?!"