Chapter 9: The Whispered Thank You

Grace spent the morning's remaining classes feeling uneasy and awkward.

Having a certain someone sitting behind her made her particularly uncomfortable.

When the final bell rang, the teacher walked out of the classroom.

The students packed their belongings quic

Chapter 10: Secret Heartbeats

Back at school.

Chloe went to the homeroom teacher's office, while Grace returned to the classroom.

She placed her milk tea on her desk.

Only a few people were back in the classroom, most of them taking a afternoon nap.

Grace walked up beside Ji Yuan, patted her sh

Chapter 11: Under the Summer Shade

Wednesday, in the classroom.

As soon as the bell rang for the afternoon math class, the boys in the back row—who had been sitting upright with their heads lowered—grew lively, whispering among themselves and making constant subtle gestures.

Even the students who