Chapter 1773

Hearing the chemistry teacher's voice, Fiona finally stirred awake, feeling a bit

groggy. She had dozed off, overwhelmed by tiredness. It was already three in the afternoon, and Alec, who sat next to her, had purposely let her sleep through the class.

As soon as she was awake, Fiona shot Alec a sharp look. She'd told him a million times to wake her whenever the teacher was nearby, but he'd clearly ignored her, probably hoping to see her caught out.

"I know you're a top student, Fiona, but that doesn't mean you can slack off," the chemistry teacher remarked. "See me in my office after class. I have some questions for you."

With that, the teacher left the room just as the bell rang to end the class.

"Another trip to the office. Mr. Deston really has it in for me," Fiona muttered, reluctantly stuffing her books into her bag.

"Well, you do keep nodding off in chemistry," Alec teased. "Even if you don't love it, at least look like you're paying attention."

"It's not that I don't like it; it's just way too easy. Not nearly as tough as what my dad used to teach me."

dad's not just any dad,

flashing a mischievous grin. The whole world

Do you think he'll make you stand outside again, like

I know? As long as he doesn't make

feeling that her chemistry teacher had some unexplained grudge against her, though it never felt strong enough to

"I think

Deston's alright, just

him.

shouldn't be too hard

me to come with

Betty offered, concerned.

waved her off, "Nah, it's

her bag over her

was busy sorting his charts when he almost bumped into the chemistry teacher. He didn't think much of it, but after a few steps, he turned back, feeling a strange familiarity with the tatt,

classroom, James looked around and noticed Fiona's usual spot

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