Chapter 474

John initially had no particular impression of Mabel. However, during one midterm exam, he noticed a math problem solved in a very innovative way, and it was Mabel's work. John had a sharp memory and could recall everyone he had taught. Yet, he had no recollection of Mabel. Thinking he might have made a mistake, he inquired about her with the homeroom teacher of Class 17. The homeroom teacher looked puzzled and asked, "Mabel Lambert? Do we have a student by that name in our class?" John later found that none of the third-year teachers remembered Mabel. He then verified with Class 17 and confirmed that she was indeed a student there. John remembered asking Mabel why she used such an unusual method to solve the math problem. She replied that she didn't know how to solve it and had just guessed. She kept her head down and seemed reluctant to talk, so John decided not to press further. "Nonexistent presence?" Lily pondered, her pale hand resting on her chin. Even the most ordinar