"Alright."

Ivy had just lowered her head when a tall, athletic-looking man in sportswear walked over.

He glanced at Ivy, shedding the cold demeanor he had toward the students just moments ago. Instead, he seemed surprisingly friendly as he spoke:

"Mind if I sit here and eat with you guys?"

Ivy looked up.

Noticing it was a teacher, she quickly turned to Mark across from her.

Marcus's face darkened, his voice laced ...