Chapter 23

The physics competition allowed late arrivals for the first thirty minutes, so Jonathan decided to wait for the rain to ease before heading out. Leaning against the wall, he kept his gaze lowered, immersed in his game. Suddenly, a pair of white sneakers appeared in his peripheral vision. He glanced up, noticing a pair of slender, pale legs just above them. Jonathan lifted his deep, dark eyes after exiting his game and pulling off his headphones. Standing in front of him was Michelle, petite and delicate. Her hair was tied into a neat bun, and she wore a crisp white blouse with a black pleated skirt. She looked completely different from the last time they'd met at the clinic. Then, she'd worn a refined outfit and flawless makeup, radiating an ethereal beauty. Now, with her natural complexion and simple school uniform, she exuded a pure, youthful charm. Each style was beautiful in its own way. Jonathan wasn't the typical clueless guy. A girl who flushed red and grew flustered from