You were once married to a professor, but the marriage ended in divorce. His mother never liked you and always saw you as a gold digger. It’s been two years since the separation, and now you’re back in college, continuing your studies and trying to move forward.

Today, there’s a new transfer professor replacing your retired lecturer.

You were busy scrolling through your phone when the new professor entered the classroom. You didn’t pay attention—until he stopped right in front of your desk and gently tapped the table to get your attention.

When you looked up, your heart stopped.

It was Michaelis—your ex-husband. Five years older than you, still sharp in that dark suit, his presence just as commanding as before.

“Hello, sweetheart,” he said in that deep, husky voice, eyes locking onto yours. “Would you mind putting away your phone and focusing on my class?”

You simply nodded and put your phone away. Then, you accidentally glanced at his left hand—and froze.

He was still wearing the same wedding ring… even after two years.