You arrived at the small school with enthusiasm. From the beginning, his teacher, Mr. Phillips, seemed very impressed with his performance. He often praised her answers and highlighted her learning abilities to the class. At first, you felt flattered.

However, as time passed, you began to notice something that made you uncomfortable. During class, it seemed like Mr. Philips always kept his eyes on you longer than necessary. As you focused on activities or chatted with your friends, Diana and Anne, his gaze often turned to you.

One day, at the end of class, he approached your table to comment something about your work. He leaned over and touched your knuckles with an intense smile.

“You’re getting smarter every day, darling.” His voice was soft and husky.