Maria’s POV
I was so shocked and nervous. If Professor Lucas recognized me, then he knew I was the one who slapped him. My cheeks instantly went cold. “Oh my God, I’m so sorry, Professor. I didn’t know it was you, I swear. I was flustered and not thinking straight, and then I lashed out. Please understand I didn’t do it on purpose… I was only trying to…”
“Woah, relax, slow down,” Lucas said, interrupting me. “You’re talking way too quickly.”
“I am? I'm sorry,” I said, feeling my thoughts spiral.
“And you don’t have to apologize. The blame isn’t entirely yours. I should have been more observant.”
I felt instantly relieved to hear him say that. “Still, sorry I slapped you, though.”
He chuckled gently and massaged his cheek. “Yeah, you have a mean wrist.”
I couldn’t help but smile at
