eyes.
“That’s exactly my point,” she said. “How could I? My childhood was filled with dolls and dress-up, not mathematic calculations. It’s impossible for me to understand what it’s like for my son—or for you. That’s why I need your help.”
It took an amazingly long time for Jeremy to realize he’d been conned. She’d been leading him to this conclusion all along. He had to respect the ingenuity. It was a sign of gifted intelligence to look at problems with originality and resourcefulness. Perhaps her son wasn’t as different from her as she thought.
Because she was beginning to intrigue him, he filled his voice with firmness and finality. “I can’t help you.”
To his amazement, she looked shocked at his answer, as if she’d really expected him to change his mind. “Can’t or won’t?” she challenged.
“Can’t and won’t. I can suggest someone, a counselor,” he said when she finally took a breath. “Maybe the two of you can see him together.”
“I don’t want a counselor,” she insisted. “I want you.”
Even knowing what she meant, her words lanced through him. “You don’t understand what you’re asking. Didn’t you hear that I eat small children for breakfast?”
“That’s not what some of your former students said.”
He couldn’t believe it. She’d shocked him again. “You contacted my students? What right do you have to…?”
“The rights of a mother. Do you think I would come all this way if I hadn’t checked you out? My son’s future is at stake!”
“Look, let’s get this thing settled once and for all. I am not going to teach your son or any other child.”
Abby frowned and Jeremy wondered if he had finally gotten through to her.
“I didn’t ask you to,” she responded. “I want you to teach me.”
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