After that incident, Noella suddenly became much quieter at school.
After Maureen made it to the finals, Donald's family and Josephine's family both sent congratulations, inviting Maureen for dinner.
The one Maureen most wanted to thank was Professor Logan.
She consulted Teacher Logan, asking him to inquire from Teacher Brown about what type of wine Professor Logan usually enjoyed.
She planned to buy some gifts and visit him over the weekend to show her gratitude.
Meanwhile, Liam's sense of crisis was growing heavier.
Every day, as he witnessed Maureen's name appearing prominently on the finalist list, and the love letters that she pulled out from her desk which multiplied exponentially, his heart ached with envy.
However, he had to act nonchalantly, glancing only briefly before retracting his gaze.
