After Dean Larson left, only Sarah and Zachary remained in the counseling office. Sarah kept her eyes on her papers, letting an awkward silence fill the room.

"Shouldn't a counselor show more concern for her patient?" Zachary raised an eyebrow.

Sarah put the papers in her drawer and replied evenly, "What psychological issues bring you here, Mr. Reynolds?"

Zachary stared at her intently. "Heartbreak. I'm in agony every day. What should I do?"

"Mr. Reynolds, perhaps no one has told you, but heartbreak is a normal emotional response, not a psychological condition. If you feel your distress has become unbearable, I'd suggest emotional release or emotional sublimation techniques," Sarah explained professionally.

Zachary watched her with interest. He loved seeing her this way, confident and passionate. It seemed more... like her true self.

"What are these emotional release and sublimation techniques?" he asked, feigning ignorance.

- friends or family. Emotional sublimation means channeling your grief into productive energy,

the desk, creating a hollow tapping sound. Suddenly, he pointed at her. "Could I confide in Counselor Sarah? We're friends,

has many friends. I'm just a counselor with a

have to say to me?" Zachary sounded

like me to say? Getting over heartbreak is simply a matter of time. Some people recover in days,

leaned

looked away, clearing her throat. "Mr.

clearly wasn't letting

Counselor? Do you think you'll get overût quickly, or are you one

if we're done here, you can leave. Other students are waiting for consultations,"

back in his chair, giving her a faint smile. "Sasa, how can you counsel

but Sarah

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