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Chapter Sixteen:What Happened To His Cold Nature?

Tamara's POV

As I looked up and saw him standing there, my heart skipped a beat. His expression was a mix of concern and something deeper, something that made my pulse quicken despite myself.

"What are you doing here?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady and guarded.

He hesitated, and I could see the conflict in his eyes. "I... I wanted to see if you were okay," he finally said.

Anger flared up within me, more at myself for the emotions I couldn't control than at him. "I'm fine, please go. I don't want anyone suspecting I have anything to do with you," I said, my voice sharp.

His face fell slightly, disappointment and guilt evident. "But you look pale," he said softly. "Do you mind if I take you to the hospital after class?"

For a moment, his concern made my resolve waver. But I couldn't afford to let my guard down. "No, thank you, Professor Jesse," I replied, emphasizing the formality to create distance. "I have a class now."

I gathered my books quickly and left, trying to ignore
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