Chapter 31

　　Someone knocked on the door. I didn't plan to meet anyone at the time. Sean and I looked at each other, wondering who would come. 　　Sean went to open the door. 　　"Cora." I heard Sean say. Why did she come here? I looked in the direction of the door. 　　Sean gave way to let Cora in and closed the door behind her. 　　"How have you been?" Sean asked in a delighted tone. 　　"Fine. I just came back from school." Cora was timid, seeming to be a little anxious. 　　"Well..." Sean glanced at me and asked. "Do you want me to give you some space?" 　　"No, no." Cora realized what Sean meant and immediately interrupted. 　　I saw Sean smile cunningly. But Cora wasn't looking at him. 　　Cora suddenly stood straight and stared at me seriously. That made Sean and I both surprised. 　　"My professor, Ms. Lawson asked me if I could be her assistant. It's part-time. I think I should ask you first." 　　I didn't expect that she would come to my study for such a reason. I didn't make a decision immediately. Instead,