Chapter 36

"It's been a week, Laine."

Her brows met and she looked around, hoping to see the Professor named Gideon. After that incident, he no longer entered the class. She did not see the man even in the administration building or in the agriculture building. It was as if he had disappeared like a bubble. She could not understand why.

"Laine."

Her head snapped back to Jasmine and sighed. "Sorry? What is it again?"

"You're not listening, eh. Who are you looking for?"

She averted her eyes and sighed again. "Gideon."

"Gideon?" Jasmine's forehead creased. "Well, there are many Gideons in the country. But I know one. Professor Gideon. Is he the one you're looking for, Laine?"

She blinked, grinning and smiling. "Yes. Where is he now?"

"Oh, I'm sorry. He resigned three days later after you were rushed to the hospital. He didn't say goodbye to us so I can't tell you the reason."

"Resigned?" she blurted out. Jasmine nodded. Jewel swallowed. "That's why he wasn't in class earlier?"

Jasmine nodded immedi