Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 306

The next morning. Ava came to the school as usual, carrying her books and taking a seat in the fifth row of the multimedia

classroom

Dressed in a white dress, her hair tied up high in a ponytail, she exuded a pure and ethereal charm. Her exquisite figure was perfectly proportioned, drawing the attention of many boys around her, along with hushed whispers. The scene from last night must have been unforgettable for many, especially since they were in the same department.

Gossip was never in short supply, and that was something that could not be changed. People were naturally curious, which was understandable.

Ava paid no mund to the probing gazes around her, while Alex, her drowsy body dragged along by Ava’s successive calls, made her way to the classroom.

With crumbs from her hurried breakfast stuck to her mouth, nearly choking, Ava noticed Alex’s struggling red face and handed her a bottle of soda water at once, saying, “Take a sip quickly. I told you to get up early. Why did you have to linger in bed for another five minutes?”

Alex took a big gulp of soda water, finished half of the bottle, and finally brought herself back from the brink. “Ah… that’s refreshing. Why did you insist on dragging me to your graduate class? It’s not easy for me as an undergraduate, you know?”

The lecture today was given by the strictest professor in the Computer Science Department at Sapphire City University. He was ruthless in his teaching methods. Any lateness or absence in his class would not only result in failing the course but also facing penalties that make you cynical.

In the computer science department, the professor’s penalties for students were not trivial, like standing outside the classroom or copying texts. His methods were much more creative.

He would ask the punished students to write a certain amount of code for the day and expect the students to express their attitude of admitting the mistake through coding, continuing until they genuinely felt to acknowledge it. However, the true state of admitting one’s mistake through coding was something needed to personally comprehend, and this was precisely what made students fearful, as there was simply no way to grasp it.

A girl from the back row had attended the masquerade party the previous night and had witnessed the scene between Ava and Frank. Curious, she leaned forward and asked, “Hey, Ava, was that your ex last night? He’s really cute. Why did you break up? Did he initiate the breakup last night?”

The girl was full of gossip, hoping Ava’s answer would align with her assumptions that Ava was the one who got dumped

Alex, who knew the inside story, was displeased with these questions. Ava had a failed crush, and she cried so sadly that day Such questions could be kept in mind without needing to be spoken aloud. Asking the person involved was crossing a line, like rubbing salt in the wounds.

Alex gave the girl from the back row a disdainful look. “Is it any of your business?”

The girl was annoyed. “Did I ask you? I’m asking Ava. Do you have any problem? Ava did not even say anything” Then she continued with a mutter. “Such a queer.”

Alex had always been straightforward. She liked what she liked and disliked what she disliked. She would not cater to anyone except Ava. “It does concern me. Any issues with that? Your parents must be great scientists to create such a failure like you”

Their argument started, and the girl from the back row was not a pushover “Hey, who do you think you are! Take some meds to treat your madness. You’re just a flatterer who keeps trying to please Ava, following her everywhere”

Everyone at school knew Ava had a good relationship with Alex, a tomboy-like student

Upon hearing this, Ava felt uncomfortable. While arguing was one thing, resorting to insults was a matter of character Besides, what Alex wore was her own choice. “And what about your behavior? Are you a paparazzo? My business seems to have nothing to do with you. Do you need me to explain the word ‘privacy’ to you? It’s impolite to excessively pry into others’ matters. I’m educating you now since I believe your parents never told you that. No need to thank me

“Plus, Alex is my friend, please respect her.”

Ava rarely got angry, especially in public. Everyone had limits, and if one crossed the line, one could not blame them for getting angry.

The girl in the back seat sat down discontentedly and muttered to herself, “What’s so special about your You are just desperate. My guess is you either got dumped or failed at pursuing him

Alex picked up a book and slammed it onto the desk behind her “Enjoy being a bitch, huh? If you think you’re not ugly enough now, I don’t mind helping you with a fight”

Alex’s irritation quickly flared up, and Ava was not pleased either Does it concern you whether I succeeded in pursuSING someone or not? Your current behavior is truly embarrassing your parents”

“You…”

classmate sat down next to Ava, causing a gust of wind with his

girl who

light black striped shirt. The slender

lus black cap pressed down low, while a black mask

an entrance

and folded twice to his elbows, revealing tanned skin, firm muscles, and a strong sense of vitality. It was simple,

who had sat down beside them. Before long, the professor entered

traces of time were visible in his eyes. The professor gently placed the books on the table, opened the computer, and

and was wearing a mask and a cap. Out of goodwill, she leaned over and whispered. “Hey, buddy, let me tell you, this professor can be quite strict. Don’t be fooled by his gentle appearance. He’s

with coding, I suggest you take off your cap

as nosy, and she did not even look to her left. She calmly opened her

your ‘cool’ gear while my mood is still good now.” The professor

slender hand to remove his cap and then took off his mask. As the mask came off. Alex was left dumbfounded.

Ava, who turned her head with a puzzled expression “What are you doing? I’m getting ready for

chin and gesturing with her eyes toward Ava’s

to the left and was greeted by an extraordinarily attractive face. She

lectern. It seemed that he was indeed in a good mood today. “Quite a handsome young fellow. Why are you hiding such an advantage?

class. Don’t wear masks or caps

my

class”

guy responded with a polite smile towards the professor, saying. “Understood, professor. I’m just afraid

as a decent guy.

furrowing her brows as she looked at the guy. A sudden chill ran down her spine. Did those words really come

of her face as she explained to Alex with her eyes. “I really did not

She already found the guy attractive when she first saw him, and now he looked even more dashing. She thought

together, there was always a chance for her. With that thought in mind, she reached out and tapped the shoulder of the guy in front. “Hey, handsome, can

your

been touched. He lightly tapped his shoulder a couple of times in disdain

series of actions. The look of disdain on his face was apparent. Ava made her look away after a moment,

family’s financial situation was quite good. “Well, my mother is…” Of course, Alex was familiar with this guy. She was satisfied with his move just now, earning a few favorable impressions. Before the girl in the back could finish introducing her family, Alex interrupted, kindly addressing the girl who had just argued

girl at the back stomped her foot in frustration.

Alex pinched Ava’s soft and smooth leg under the desk. Ava’s tender skin bore a red mark instantly, and the pain caused her to frown She leaned in and whispered with a lowered voice,

clear-headed I’m afraid you’ll

is too fucking attractive and even his teasing is so charming. He’s dangerously

in a hushed voire “You

I don’t use force,

not reply but thought to herself. “But I don’t have to torture myself if I want to

and forgot that the guy next to them could hear them. They continued their

not dare to look back. He found her particularly adorable. He slightly swiped the corner of his lips with his tongue, adding a hint of roguishness, and lowered

Ava took a deep breath, imitated the guy’s posture by leaning sideways, and reminded herself to remain composed. With a steady gaze, she looked at

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