Chapter 187

The project was over.

And for the first time in days, the classroom felt… relaxed.

No pressure.

No rushing.

No last-minute fixes.

Just normal lessons again.

But something had changed.

Not on the surface.

Underneath.

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Alex noticed it first during morning break.

Marcus walked over without hesitation and dropped his bag beside them.

“Got anything interesting today?” he asked.

Alex blinked.

“Math.”

Marcus groaned.

“I regret asking.”

Leo laughed softly ...