Chapter 186

By Monday, the classroom felt different again.

Not because anything big had happened.

But because something was building.

The projects were almost due.

And everyone could feel it.

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Alex sat at their desk, already focused.

Papers spread out.

Notes arranged.

Marcus walked in, holding his bag loosely over one shoulder.

He dropped into the seat beside Alex.

“We’re almost done, right?” he asked.

Alex nodded.

“Yes. But not finished.”

Marcus sighed.

“Of course ...