Chapter 6. Subtitute Teacher

"Good morning, students!" greeted Ms. Melly that morning to the 12th-grade science class.

"Good morning, teacher!" the students replied in unison, standing up to salute and then sitting back down.

"I will introduce the substitute teacher while I'm away," Ms. Melly explained to the students. The students exchanged glances, curious about this announcement.

"Miss Nadine, please come in!" Ms. Melly called Nadine, who had been waiting outside the classroom. She welcomed Nadine to introduce herself and then left the classroom. All the students were captivated by Nadine's presence, especially Brian. He smiled in admiration as he observed Nadine. Unconsciously, Brian raised his hand, eager to ask a question.

"Miss Nadine, do you have a boyfriend?" Brian asked, instantly causing a stir in the classroom.

"Ahem..." Nadine cleared her throat without answering Brian's question.

"Apologies in advance. I'm here to temporarily replace Ms. Melly in teaching Mathematics f