The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Logan ended his call and strolled back alone, his spirits surprisingly high tonight. The chilly evening air felt almost pleasant as he walked.

Gemma, restless and unable to sleep, went to the window for some fresh air. Spotting Logan heading toward the dorm building, she couldn't deny the stir of emotions within her. After all, she had been at the forefront of those spreading rumors about him. Guilt and remorse washed over her, and after a moment's hesitation, she decided to confront the issue head-on.

Logan had just reached the entrance when he heard footsteps behind him. Turning around, he saw Gemma, hesitating for a moment.

"You looking for me?"

Gemma nodded sheepishly. "I have something I need to confess to you."

"What is it?" Logan paused his unlocking process to face her.

"That day on the balcony, we thought you were a player, and we talked behind your back. I came to apologize tonight. It was wrong of me to tarnish your reputation based on my assumptions. I'm sorry." Logan didn't respond immediately, leaving Gemma in an awkward silence.

"If I've offended you to the point of getting expelled, I understand. I just wanted to apologize; what I did was wrong," Gemma said, bowing slightly in sincerity.

Logan took a moment before asking, "And what made you label me a player? What was your evidence?"

"Wasn't there a photo on your desk with a woman? We assumed she was your girlfriend, but you've always been so kind to Faye, so we thought..." Gemma trailed off, finding it hard to continue.

Logan nearly burst into laughter but then became suspicious. If they had noticed, it meant the photo was indeed conspicuous. What if Faye had gotten the wrong idea too?

Remembering the odd vibes from Faye lately, Logan felt uneasy.

"Who else knows about this?"

think Faye and Dr.

he thought! Logan now understood the situation but

Gemma, he said, "Alright, I got it. You can go

heard Logan sigh deeply just as

out she got it all wrong?" Logan muttered to himself while

from their high school graduation, but it seemed Gemma

forget, but to suspect

pondered, "So your

to himself, he eventually

next morning,

being compelled to appean Initially reluctant, Logan had no patience

at Logan in

Johnson, "It's time

was relentless, presenting evidence and videos clearly, with

was predictable. Mrs. Johnson, lacking a lawyer and attacking anyone who spoke in

panicked, tears welling up as she pleaded with Logan, "Dr. Logan, I realize my mistake. I was just too worried about my

can continue your misdeeds. You'll get hit by a car just like that woman. Scoundrels!" she cursed.

right after this one, would you?" he said coldly, instilling fear in the old woman

share the verdict? Did the villain get what she

found himself cornered and answered nonchalantly, "Justice is always served, fairness resides in the hearts of

lawsuit for Ms. Faye?" one reporter

broadcast, felt her heart