(Clara)
“Absolutely not.”
A collective groan filled the lecture hall as Professor Hart stood at the front with his hands tucked into the pockets of his slacks, looking completely unaffected by everyone’s suffering.
“This project,” he continued calmly, “will count toward thirty percent of your final assessment.”
Someone behind me whispered a quiet curse.
Honestly? It was Valid.
I slumped slightly in my seat while Ethan leaned closer beside me.
“Thirty percent is insane,” he muttered.
“Maybe he enjoys watching us struggle.”
“I’m starting to think that’s exactly it.”
A small laugh escaped me before I could stop it.
Unfortunately, Professor Hart looked up at that exact moment and immediately, my smile faded.
His eyes met mine briefly before shifting away just as fast. There were co
