The young man leaned against the wall as he looked at his phone. His facial features were handsome. His gaze was slightly downcast, but his wispy eyelashes were visible. There was an aura of cold elegance about him. He was simply handsome beyond belief.

It wasn't like my ten years of admiration towards him could just disappear. As if I had been put under a spell, my heart wouldn't stop pounding.

He heard something and looked toward me. His lips parted when our eyes met. His expression seemed to brighten.

Though I wasn't going to chase after him anymore, it wasn't like we were cutting ties. So, I greeted him awkwardly.

"What a coincidence! You're going to the toilet too?" Right as I said that, I began to regret my stupid question. Thankfully, Ethan didn't mind. He stood up straight and beckoned me over with his finger. "Come here."

"Huh? Something the matter, Grayson?" I asked.

Ethan glanced at me coldly. He was visibly getting impatient.

"I said, come here," he repeated.

I was silent as I reluctantly stepped forward, still keeping my distance from him. Upon seeing this, Ethan's expression darkened. He furrowed his brows as if preparing to say something, but decided not to.

A while passed before he tossed me the bag he was holding. He looked upset. I was caught off guard and nearly dropped it. It was so heavy!

"What is this?"

Ethan didn't answer but turned around suddenly. His tall figure was overwhelming. The familiar earthy fragrance on him made my breath hitch. My mind went blank.

"Evelyn Wiley. You'd better study hard, you hear?" he said, gritting his teeth.

I didn't say anything. I was so confused. By the time I had gotten my bearings again, Ethan had already walked away.

Then, I returned to the karaoke room. Lyla rushed up to me and asked, "What's that? Did someone give you a birthday present?"

I didn't even know where to begin. Lyla quickly opened up the bag. She was delighted.

"Goodness! Who's bright idea was it to gift you a bag full of practice papers? Someone must be eager to see you get into St. Nicholas University."

I just chuckled. Even after going back in time seven years, I still couldn't figure out what was on Ethan's mind.

wouldn't want me to keep pestering him

the results for the top 50 scorers of the trial exam on the bulletin board once we returned on Monday to motivate other students. Before class

The list is for the top 50 scorers, not

into Leah and her friends again. Nevertheless, I rolled my eyes and ignored

I heard you pleaded with Ethan to come to your birthday party. Too bad he doesn't care about you! He left

"Oh? Did I make you jealous? Don't tell me

frantically and said, "Nonsense! I'm

of the show hasn't

Her face

up. She said gently, "Evelyn, we're all classmates here. There's no need to say

Ethan and I interacted, a bunch of people would come to make

I didn't want to provoke Ethan, so I just bottled it all up.

my point if

to retort. She fell silent before

was going to go with Ethan that day, but something cropped up.

girlfriend. The others around her could tell what she meant, so they mocked me

I pretended that it didn't bother me. I thought back to

Leah sent to Ethan, the things people said about me, the excessive comparisons the Graysons

being reborn, all the walls within my

"Evelyn?"

see my pale

"You'd better get lost, Evelyn. You might not be able to take it when you

University? You probably can't even make it into the top 50

furious. "Oh, shut up,

clenched my lips. I saw Leah smile faintly as she thought

back from arguing any further. Lifting my chin, I pointed at the Head of

your breath. Let the results speak for

girls burst out laughing. "What

Head of Academics said while unfurling the result list and sticking it onto the bulletin

list of results from head to

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