After The Sponsored Female Student Spread Rumors Chapter 2

The next morning, however, Victoria was back in my 8 AM class.

I frowned—wasn’t she supposed to be dropping out?

Why was she still here?

Though I was puzzled, I couldn’t ask directly.

“Mr. Clarke, I’ve decided not to drop out. Henry Parker has offered to help me.”

Henry? I remembered him. He’d had a crush on Victoria for ages.

He had been a key figure stirring up trouble in my previous life.

Victoria made a calculated move, throwing herself into my arms. Before I could push her away, Henry quickly snapped a photo.

With both the evidence and witnesses in place, I’d never be able to explain myself.

“Alright.” I replied curtly and stood to leave.

But Victoria blocked my way.

I frowned, annoyed. “What is it?”

“Henry can only help with my tuition. But as for my living expenses…”

She trailed off.

“You’re an adult now. There are plenty of ways to earn money for living expenses. The college has lots of work-study positions. If you need help, I can assist you in applying.”

She bit her lip, giving me that same pitiful look.

“But those jobs are too hard…”

“I’ve given you a solution. If you’re unwilling to accept it, then there’s nothing more I can do.”

She might as well have stuck a sign on her forehead that read “Sponsor Me.”

“If there’s nothing else, let’s keep some distance between us. It’s important for students and teachers to maintain boundaries.”

Seeing that I remained cold and didn’t follow her lead, she reluctantly left.

But as I watched her leave, I had a feeling this wouldn’t be the end of it.