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.

in someone - friends or family. Emotional sublimation means channeling your grief into productive energy, throwing yourself into work or studies.

fingers on the desk, creating a hollow tapping sound. Suddenly, he

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

that all you have to

heartbreak is simply a matter of time. Some people recover in days, others struggle for months despite their best efforts, and some

you?" Zachary suddenly leaned forward,

She looked away, clearing her throat. "Mr.

clearly wasn't

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

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

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

words cut deep, but Sarah

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