Chapter 61

Jonathan's eyes froze on the page of his book before glancing at Michelle, wondering what she was up to. When he quietly stood to peek, she quickly turned off her phone screen and casually slipped it into her blazer's pocket. Before he could think more about it, he noticed Stella and Adam appearing at the classroom door. Stella approached Jonathan's desk with obvious discomfort as she helped Adam walk. Michelle's cheerful mood instantly vanished when Stella appeared. "Jonathan, I need some fresh air," she said sweetly from her window seat, and Jonathan moved aside to let her pass. As Michelle passed Stella, she "accidentally" bumped Stella's arm and stepped on her foot. Stella's expression turned ice cold. "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to!" Michelle apologized with doe-eyed innocence, appearing startled by Stella's darkening expression. Stella was about to snap, but Adam signaled her to maintain her ladylike composure in front of Jonathan. "It's fine," Stella uttered through grit