Chapter 17

PENELOPE ELEANOR 

I took a deep breath. In every minute that has passed, it feels like the time is slowing down as well between Claud and me.

I want to save by the bell since earlier but it looks like our professor teaching us slower than before. 

What the hell did you do, Penelope?

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[Flashback]

I feel uncomfortable again in my seat, so I slowly remove my feet, but I suddenly create a small noise when I abruptly step into an empty can. I looked in Claud's direction immediately. I'm doomed! 

Claud is lying on the ground, and his eyes are closed, but because of the noise I created, he suddenly opens his eyes and looks in the direction where the noise is coming from.

I covered my mouth to keep myself silent while praying that he wouldn't find me there.

However, the destiny is not in our favor today. I averted my eyes to the other direction when our eyes met each other. 

"What are you doing here? When did