Jasper Milton nodded, looking quite satisfied. He looked at the girl in the middle.
The girl in the middle smiled and said, “I used to be a language teacher in primary school, and I’ve taught students from grades one to four, so I have a deeper understanding of the education plan implemented in primary schools. I’m sure I’ll be able to teach the young masters well.”
Jasper also nodded and looked at the last woman.
At first glance, she was very beautiful, and there was no flaw in her delicate facial features. Her skin was fair, especially her big eyes, which were unusually calm inside, like a spring. She was not as impetuous as the beautiful girls in modern times.
The only thing that didn’t suit the modern aesthetic standards was her figure, which was slightly chubby and round.
“Hello, Mr. Milton. My name is Natalie Wheeler. I’m 28 years old and have been working in an orphanage in C City. I think that your children don’t lack education. They are educated, probably more so than ordinary people. They might be smarter than ordinary children, even. The first thing I can do is to help them develop good habits. Secondly, I won’t let them feel lonely.”
Jasper frowned slightly. “How are you going to achieve that?”
“When you are seeking to accomplish something, you need to think more about the eventual goal that you want to achieve. By working hard for the goal, you can replace longing and loneliness with hard work. This is a process of guidance,” Natalie explained.
“What if you still fail to achieve your goals even if you work hard? Isn’t that more lonely?” Jasper asked.
“That is the outcome of setting the wrong goals. Changing your goals appropriately will make your efforts more fruitful. You should then constantly improve on your goals so that there will be no feeling of loneliness. Of course, if the children get ahead of themselves, they will be suppressed appropriately. I hope that Mr. Milton will give me a chance,” Natalie said sincerely.
“You can stay, the others should go out first.” Jasper said in a low voice, looking at Natalie.
Natalie lowered her eyes and kept quiet.
The rest of the people went out.
Jasper asked, “What’s the salary you want?”
Natalie looked at Jasper and said, “One thousand dollars in the first month, two thousand dollars in the second month, and three thousand dollars in the third month. An increment of one thousand dollars every month with a cap of one hundred thousand dollars. Or, we can discuss more when it comes to one hundred thousand dollars. Of course, if you feel that my methods aren’t to your liking, you can fire me at any time.”
“You are very confident. When will you be able to start?” Jasper asked.
“It’s the weekend tomorrow, so your children should be resting. I’ll come to work on Sunday. Is it convenient for you?” Natalie asked.
Jasper nodded. “It’s good to let you get familiar with each other earlier. Come to the company at 8 a. m on Sunday, my people will come to pick you up. You will be entitled to four days off in a month. You need to apply in advance.”
Natalie nodded. “I understand.”
“Miss Wheeler, are you married?” Jasper asked suspiciously.
“No.”
“You should have a boyfriend at your age, right?”
“I did before, but we broke up.”
“I see. You can leave now,” Jasper said in a low voice. He found Natalie’s resume. Orphan, grew up in Kindpave Orphanage in C City. After graduating from university, she worked in Kindpave Orphanage.
He called his assistant and ordered, “Call Kindpave Orphanage and ask if there was a teacher named Natalie Wheeler there. Ask them the reason for Natalie’s resignation.”
“Yes.”
Natalie exited Jasper’s company and looked back at the towering building. The corners of her mouth lifted up slightly. “Jasper, finally, we meet again.”
As she walked along the road, she made a call to Eli Wayne.
“How did it go? Were you accepted?” Eli asked anxiously.
“Yes, I’ve been accepted. I’ll start work on Sunday,” Natalie said with a smile.
“Congratulations! If you need any help, just say the word,” Eli said, patting her chest.
Natalie’s eyes were full of sadness. “You have already helped me a lot. I’ve already troubled you too much.”
“What are you talking about? I was furious when I was used so blatantly by him. It’s because of you that I feel that I have gained back a little. The aches and pains in my back after being tortured by him weren’t in vain.” Eli had always been straightforward.
Natalie felt even guiltier. “I’m sorry. If it wasn’t for me, you could have gone far away. I’m sorry, Eli.”
“Don’t say that. The child is with him after all. Hey, let’s not talk about this. Tomorrow is Saturday. Since you’re finally out now, let’s have dinner together tomorrow.” Eli invited her with a smile.
“Well, okay, I’ll go to your house later after I drop by the sanatorium,” Natalie said softly.
“Be careful. Don’t get discovered,” Eli said worriedly.
“I know. I’ll hang up first.” Natalie hung up the phone, got on the taxi, went to the sanatorium, and looked out of the window.
The sunshine was just right. It came in from outside the window and settled on her delicate body.
She was still alive…
Half an hour later, Natalie paid the fare and got out of the car. She walked out of the door and went in to register herself. All visitors were required to register themselves if they wanted to visit the patients.
She wrote Celine’s name on the book, but she did not write her own name. Then, she walked in.
Celine Grace was behind a glass window, sitting on a chair. She didn’t move at all, as if she had entered a meditative state.
A nurse walked past Natalie.
Natalie asked her, “What’s the situation of this lady inside?”
The nurse took a look at Celine and sighed. “She was good up until last year. She was exercising, smiling, and active. However, one day, her ex-husband’s wife came to see her. After finding out that her ex-husband had died in prison, and that her daughter was dead, she became like this, and her physical condition was worsening by the day.”
She had also heard the news about Wilson Chuck’s death. Eli told her that he was assassinated.
“Can I go in and talk to her?” Natalie asked.
“Yes, you can, but be careful. She may attack you.” The nurse reminded her and opened the door with the key.
Natalie walked up to Celine and sat opposite her.
Celine’s eyes trembled slightly. She looked at Natalie and took the initiative to speak, “Stella told me that as long as I get better, Wilson will be fascinated by me the next time we meet. Now that he is dead, what use is it even if I get better?”
“He might be dead, but his soul is still around. He might even be watching you in this room. Do you want him to see you getting better, or let him see you getting more haggard?” Natalie said softly.
“Is there really a soul after a person is dead? My husband is dead, and my daughter is also dead.” Celine held her hand.
Natalie frowned. “Death is to pay for the sins of your previous life. Therefore, after paying for the sins, the person will go to heaven. However, if you commit suicide, you can’t go to heaven. Your husband and daughter are dead. You’d better live well and learn the things that they couldn’t while they were still alive. Then you can meet them in heaven.”