Chapter 46

Finally, Professor Thompson shook her head. "Very well, Nicholas. You'll receive a detention for your tardiness. Again."

Nicholas finally broke his gaze with Sarah and turned to Professor Thompson. "I'm sorry, Professor. I know I've been late a lot lately. It won't happen again."

Professor Thompson raised an eyebrow. "See that it doesn't. Now, let's move on to the next topic."

As the class continued, Nicholas couldn't help but sneak glances at Sarah, his eyes filled with deep affection. Griffin, on the other hand, looked on with growing resentment, his eyes fixed on Nicholas with a scowl.

Professor Thompson smiled, "And finally, let's talk about love. Can anyone define love for me?"

Griffin, trying to impress Sarah, spoke up first, but his voice trembled. "L-love is... uh... when you really like someone... and... uh... want to be with them..."

He trailed off, his face reddening as he glanced at Sarah, who was watching him with an unreadable expression.

Professor Thompson nodded encour