The Farewell Party

The male teacher, not one to pass up a chance to stroke his own ego, handed Ella one of the letters with a smug smile. "Ella, whether you wrote this or not, Egerton University has a strict policy against teacher-student relationships. I hope you can maintain a calm heart and not harbor unrealistic fantasies about me."

Ella's expression darkened. This teacher really needed a reality check if he thought she'd be interested in him.

"Sir, a little self-awareness wouldn't hurt. Your assumptions are laughable—completely out of touch with reality. Goodbye." With that, she took the letter and walked coolly into the classroom.

A wave of whispers and laughter rippled among the students as they watched the teacher turn red and then pale, clearly embarrassed. Huffing indignantly, he spun on his heel and left.