Chapter 118

• To her astonishment, his teaching was coherent and resonated well with the class. According to the conversations among the students seated behind her, he was undoubtedly a significant improvement over Mr. Paras.
• Before long, students began to leave the room in small clusters. As Peter stood, he cast a concerned glance at Emerald and asked, "Are you okay?"
• "I just need a moment to think, so I'll stay here for a little while longer," Emerald replied, seeking a moment of solitude to process the whirlwind of emotions she had just experienced.