Chapter 52 How Mortifying

"Say, do you all think Mr. Stafford has a girlfriend?" asked Kelly. I was really grateful she didn't look at me when she asked that. Otherwise, I'd wish that I knew a spell to make myself disappear. "That's possible!" said Tom. "Being your superior, I won't speak without proof. Guess what I saw a few days ago?" "What did you see?" Everyone turned to him expectantly for more gossip. Tom looked around to make sure Evan wasn't anywhere near us. Then, he said in a lowered tone, "When Mr. Stafford first arrived in Jarvia, I saw a wound on his lip. I immediately knew a woman did that." "Holy, she's violent." Someone exclaimed in exasperation, "Mr. Stafford is the cream of the crop. Although he's cold, his ability is top-notch, and he has good looks. He must also be in as good shape as Joel. Which woman had won him over?" I choked on my water and started coughing. Everyone looked at me, wondering why I was so agitated. It couldn't have been me, could it? I quickly waved at them. "Of