And just like that, he’s going to turn my not-so-great life into worse.

"Miss Bella," a voice called from across the room. I didn't even flinch, lost in my own world of thoughts. The voice called my name again, this time a little louder, but I remained oblivious, still wondering in the pool of my thoughts.

Suddenly, my name was called out in a sharp, commanding tone. "Miss Bella!"

I jolted out of my daydream, startled. "Yes ma'am," I replied to the professor, who looked visibly annoyed. ...