Chapter 27

"I want to see you smile and giggle like you always do," Luke expressed, observing the visible surprise in Tanya's eyes and the blush that spread across her tanned cheeks.

As the sun hid behind the clouds once again, allowing cold winds to enter through the open windows, Luke assumed it was the reason for her change in demeanor.

"You see, I have this impression of you. A hyperactive teenager who never stops talking and is constantly all over the classroom," Luke continued, his ears picking up the sound of teeth grinding together, likely coming from the person sitting beside him.

He carried on, disregarding any warning signs, "You throw insults randomly and call people by nicknames. What else...?" Luke pondered for a moment, and that's when Olivia's fist came down hard on the desk, grabbing his full attention.

The coldness in Olivia's voice was chilling, even compared to the winds blowing into the classroom. "You seem to have a death wish," she retorted sharply.

Luke let out a heav