(Clara)
For a few seconds after Professor Hart asked the question, I simply stared at him, not because I didn't hear him.
Because I couldn't believe he had actually asked.
"Is it because of Ethan?"
The audacity was impressive.
Truly impressive.
After everything that had happened over the last few weeks, after every awkward conversation and every attempt at distance, he was standing there asking questions about my relationship.
I laughed.
The sound echoed slightly through the empty conference room.
Professor Hart's expression remained unchanged.
Unfortunately.
"What exactly are you trying to achieve here?" I asked as I crossed my arms over my chest.
His eyebrows pulled together slightly.
"I'm asking a question."
"No," I replied immediately. "You're asking a question you have a
