“Close the window and help retrieve these papers,” Marcus directed. “The window’s broken and won’t close,” someone responded.

In the midst of the chaos, students rallied to retrieve the scattered documents and assist Kaya, whose lightweight papers were at the mercy of the wind.

Kaya approached Millie with a plea in her eyes.

“Millie, may I put my papers in your bag? My documents are so Light, and I fear they’ll be blown away again.”

Millie was momentarily taken aback by the request, her mind racing.

The contents of her bag were far from suitable for public display, especially during a classroom mishap. She couldn’t allow anyone else to see what was concealed within.

but I need to use my

N G E L A ‘s L

demeanor shifted from a

let me borrow it. I don’t want to disrupt the class any

ignore her, well aware that

probably assumed that Marcus wouldn’t be on Millie’s side, given that he had

remained standing next to Millie, determined not to back

stepped off the platform, his

Millie focused on the book in front of her. However, her senses heightened as Marcus approached and

had not anticipated

heart racing in response. He had sensed something was amiss with Millie’s bag

ripe apple, he cleared his throat and returned the bag to her with a knowing look. In the midst of

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