Chapter 2009

Surprised, the secretary asked, "I heard Ms. Garcia has no family. Isn't that right?" "No, I'm her family. I can call her right now if you don't believe me." Renee fished her phone out to prove herself. "That's unnecessary." At that time, the principal's voice came from the office. "Harmony, let her in." Harmony Cyan, the secretary, nodded and replied, "Okay, Mr. Porter." Then, she let Renee into the office. Renee smoothed her looks, and took a deep breath. She politely knocked on the door of the office before entering it carefully. Dale Porter, the principal, was working hard in the office, his head lowered. Although he was in his fifties and had gray hair, he looked energetic and was in good spirits. Renee walked to the office desk, and gently introduced herself to Dale. "Mr. Porter, hello. I'm Joanne's sister, Renee Everheart." "Renee?" Dale frowned and tried to recall who that was. Suddenly, he looked up and asked in surprise, "So you're Mrs. Hunt?" "No!" Renee hurriedly w