Chapter 845

As Bryan finished speaking, a small round head peeked in from the doorway. Jane, who was already sitting ramrod straight, immediately straightened her posture even more, adopting the air of a proper teacher as she looked at Duncan with mock seriousness. "Duncan, what brings you to the teacher's house so late at night? Is there something you need?" Caught in the act, Duncan no longer hid. His small figure shuffled out of the shadows, revealing a little woven basket strapped to his back. He set it down and pulled out a long string of sausages, placing them all on the table in front of Jane with both hands. Everyone at the table even Jane herself was stunned. Her large, dark eyes widened in surprise as she blurted out, "For me?" "Mm-hmm!" Duncan nodded emphatically. "For you..." Though teachers weren’t supposed to accept gifts, having a student give her one was a sign of approval for her teaching. A tiny swell of pride lifted Jane’s chest as she prepared to firmly decline—until Duncan add