eted Ms. Melly that morning t

ts replied in unison, standing up t

ay," Ms. Melly explained to the students. The student

ne to introduce herself and then left the classroom. All the students were captivated by Nadine's presence, especiall

friend?" Brian asked, instantly

d her throat without an

in teaching Mathematics for a month. I hope we can cooperate we

ng 7 cm high heels, with her slacks and blazer covering her printed shirt, she still looked more like a 10th-grade studen

vocational teacher is to teach the 10th-grade class, so I'll be here only on M

ence class? Maybe I'll need your assistance later!" N

up, towering tall. His face bore the ha

ool, they were known as the Siamese Twins. Brian himself was the most wanted in the school. Besides being

y, her face expressionless and cold.

riend? Would that be a good match?" Brian proclaimed lou

if you dare to leave me," Najwa protested wh

Miss Nadine is the one becoming the queen," Brian retorted while

rmly to regain control of the class. Teaching the 10th gr

structed all students to stand up and do random calculations, but they couldn't repeat the numbers that their classmates had said. They we

tes. Now it was Brian's turn to receive a punishment. Brian stepped forward confidently, and it only took him 1 minute to a

uestion to prank Brian and make him feel embarrassed for not being able to answer it. From the

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rs and pens ready!" Nadine announced as sh

rades were always below passing, protested. For some students like Rinto, math

st, why did you manage to get into this class?" another student remark

ave 5 minutes to answer each question, and no repetitions allowed," Nadine ex

inutes p

adine ordered, causing the entire class to groan. B

returned to his seat, Nadine glanced briefly at his quiz paper. Once again, she was amazed to find that Brian had e

ing the school break. Despite the risk, Brian had ventured to

alled out, although her eyes were still fix

adine approached Fera and Brian

box of brownies to Nadine. Fera observ

th a gentle smile, accepting the gift from Brian. Brian's he

y left before Nadine could throw the brownies at him. Fera and Nadine's fello

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emotions he had suppressed for the past three days finally exploded. Not just for the past three days, b

p in surprise, tears welling up in her eyes. She

e. She never expected Brian's reaction to be this terri

d with a cynical smile and applause. Nadine cr

Ah!" Brian roughly pulled his own hair an

isper. His heart hurt because he had never once heard Nadine confes

t. It wasn't just Brian; she felt the same pain too. In fact, Brian never understood the suffering Nadine went through during her pregnancy with Ricky – the an

to be honest – she was afraid of the rejection she might face again. Henry's rejection of Ric

fter sleeping with me, you slept with another man," B

rian's words had already wounded her deeply, and h

adine retorted, wiping her tears roughly. She wouldn't waste any more tears on the des

, pushing Brian out of her apartment. After the door closed, Nadine