Chapter 69

The elementary school was an old building, and although it had been renovated over the years, the windows and doors still let in drafts. Sitting near the window or door meant enduring cold gusts of wind sneaking through the gaps—especially in the dead of winter. Ryan knew this all too well and understood that Nina was intentionally targeting Clara because of him. If he weren't still enjoying his fun, and if it weren't the wrong time to burn bridges with Nina… Pushing those thoughts aside, Ryan decided to play the good guy. "Ms. Salford, why don't you take my desk instead? It's against the wall, so it's much warmer during winter. This one by the window and door can get drafty, and I'd hate for you to catch a cold." He gestured toward the spot across from Nina's desk. Before Clara could even respond, Nina immediately jumped in. "That's not going to work," she snapped. "You have so much stuff on your desk; it'll be a hassle to move. We also need to discuss work regularly. I