Chapter 86 Come Back!

“Why should I tell you? I didn’t ask if you came here for some college girl, did I? Let’s just mind our own business and not interfere in each other's affairs,” I replied bluntly, without any politeness. If we're both doing our own thing, why should I have to report who my teacher is? That would be a total loss of freedom and dignity. Out of the corner of my eye, I could see Alan clench his jaw slightly but remain silent. It was at that moment that I suddenly remembered I needed to ask Alan for a favor. I immediately felt frustrated with myself—how could I let my need for a quick retort make me forget about Annie’s situation? I cleared my throat and tried to ease the tension. “I just found a random teacher. As a newcomer like me, I can learn something from any actor who’s been in the industry longer than I have.” This time, Alan was gracious enough to give a simple “hmm” in response without any apparent emotion. Though this didn’t mean the tension was entirely gone, it was still