When Karina arrived at the classroom, the bell rang the moment she stepped in.

Glancing around, she saw that all the seats were neatly filled. Hurriedly, she found a spot in the guest section and sat down.

Her presence naturally drew curious glances from the students. It wasn't every day a guest showed up in Professor Cruz's class-something that had likely never happened before.

Professor Cruz, elderly and slow on his feet, arrived late, long after the bell had rung. He walked in leisurely, clutching a thermos, exuding a relaxed air. Dressed in a simple jacket, he looked more like someone out for a stroll than a professor about to deliver a lecture. "Hello, class," he greeted warmly as he reached the podium, smiling at the students.

A chorus of voices immediately replied, "Hello, Professor."

Karina joined in, her voice blending with the others.

Expecting the lecture to begin, she took out her laptop, notebook, and pen, ready to take notes.

But then Professor Cruz looked directly at her, still smiling. "Today, we have a new student joining us. I'm delighted to welcome her."

making her feel a

social anxiety-just that being the sudden center of attention in

soon started, and the attention shifted back

*

class itself

would be that Professor Cruz truly lived up to his reputation as one of the giants in

her eyes practically sparkled with newfound understanding. When the lecture ended,

her, students began packing

but honestly, halfway through, I start struggling to

If only he'd teach more

couldn't agree more. She already wanted to

most of

woman was waiting for her just outside

I help you?" Karina

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