Chapter 102. Part 2: Episode 4

Zaylien got to the front of his class and paused for a moment. He sighed before reaching for the door handle and pushing it open.

The room fell quiet instantly. Conversations froze as heads turned. Dozens of curious eyes locked onto him.

The girls, especially, couldn’t hide their stares. Their whispers were quick and sharp across the classroom.

“Who is that?”

“He looks so… perfect.”

“His hair, his uniform… he must be from money.”

Zaylien pretended not to notice. His sharp gaze traveled around the classroom until it landed at the far end. There—Arden was seated comfortably, and right in front of him sat Carden.

A genuine smile curved Zaylien’s lips. Finally, some familiarity.

He walked through the aisle slowly, then pulled out the empty chair beside Arden and sat down.

Arden turned, grinning wide. “Late as usual. First day of school and you still couldn’t wake up early?”

Zaylien rolled his eyes. “I don’t see how that concern