Sir Kensington and Grandpa had already returned to Notonia. These past few days, they’d been trying to hold lessons through online video.

With Fern keeping him company, Brendan was adapting well. If things kept going like this, Sir Kensington would be able to start formally teaching Brendan soon.

What Joy pulled this time only added another obstacle to Brendan’s learning.

“I know Zaina and Joy don’t get along. I had no choice, that’s why I ...