Even though she knew it was pointless, Rebecca couldn't help rambling.
But after she finished, Vance still hadn't moved.
"Why aren't you leaving?" she urged.
In the silent classroom, she suddenly heard a sharp intake of breath. She thought she had misheard and listened again.
It was real, coming from Vance. In the faint moonlight, something seemed to be glistening on his cheeks.
"Are you crying?" She was stunned. "Why are you crying?"
No one answered her.
She reached out to touch his face but felt nothing—her fingers passed through like mist. Only the bracelet on her wrist shimmered in the dark.
"Because of the bad test score? It's okay. Your foundation is solid. If you study seriously, you'll do great on the next exam.
"Or... is it because the teacher scolded you? I know you're proud and have never been criticized before. But she didn't say anything too harsh. She genuinely cares about you and tries to understand you.


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