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

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

her head. "Mr. Reynolds has many friends. I'm just a counselor with

that all you have to say

over heartbreak is simply a matter of time. Some people recover in days, others struggle for months despite their best efforts, and some never

you?" Zachary suddenly leaned forward, his eyes locked

clearing her throat. "Mr. Reynolds, we're here to discuss

wasn't letting

you'll get overût quickly, or are you one of the

leave. Other students

his chair, giving her a faint smile. "Sasa, how can

cut deep, but Sarah couldn't

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