Zuko was stunned.
"My class starts at 8:30 a.m., and it's already 8:20 a.m." Lina felt troubled. "I need it for the third period. I—"
Zuko turned around and departed without saying another word, leaving her standing there alone.
Lina stood there, lost in thought. She couldn't seem to comprehend this man's intentions... After arriving in the classroom, she still had five minutes to spare. She took a bite of her granola bar and noticed that it contained sugar, yet it failed to taste sweet.
As the third period approached, Lina struggled to focus. The lecturer's words felt like rocket science to her. She filled her mind with excuses for potentially being unable to submit her homework on time.
During a break, she made a quick visit to the bathroom.
Upon her return, Gia intercepted her outside the classroom. "Lina!"
"Hmm?" Lina was stunned. "What's up?"
"Don't… go in yet." Gia looked rather odd.
Lina looked into the classroom.
Violet was spewing nonsense. "I guess you guys didn't know that Lina is already married!"
Those classmates who loved to gossip gathered.
"Do you know who her husband is? That man used to be the Grist Group's truck driver before. He was a delivery man! Ha! He's always quiet with a grim face on. He's no different than a mute person, so everyone calls him a fool! Hahaha!"
Her voice was shrill. It was extra harsh even in the rather noisy classroom.
Lina clenched her fists, and her shoulders shuddered out of control.
"Ridiculous!" Gia yelled while looking at the classroom. "Ignore her, Lina! She's like a crazy dog now. She—"
Lina rushed in before Gia could finish.
Although Lina was not a troublemaker, she was not a pushover either.
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