Chapter 287

"Alex, isn't it past your clock-out time? What's keeping you at school?"

Alex, being the unique music teacher at Avalon University, had his work hours tailored to his own timetable.

Alex gave an embarrassed chuckle, maneuvered his wheelchair closer, and said, "The nicer the school is to me, the more I feel I shouldn't just coast along, you know?"

Evangeline paused for a moment, not quite catching his drift.

"Actually, a couple of students were struggling with the basics, so I stayed back to give them a hand with their technique. Just as we wrapped up the extra session, I spotted you out on the field."

Alex offered an easy explanation and casually asked Evangeline, "Why are you here? You don't have classes today, right? What's up with the surprise visit?"

The question caught Evangeline off guard, and she suddenly thought of Walter, who was all over Minnie like they were glued together.

"Just killing time," she shrugged. "Thought I'd swing by the school and get a taste of the good