“Hey, we’re going to be classmates and lab mates, so no need for formalities. Have a seat!”
Avalynn smiled and sat down.
Since the lab schedule was always changing, many of the senior students hadn’t met Avalynn before.
With Saul’s introduction, they became curious.
“You’re the gifted student we’ve heard about, and you’re so pretty too!”
“That’s right. Mr. Campbell’s been teaching for years, but you’re one of his few favorites. He must see something special in you!”
“You’re both the apples of his eye, that’s for sure!”
Avalynn, feeling a bit shy from all the praise, brushed her hair behind her ear.
“Oh, you’re all being too kind.”
“It’s true. Mr. Campbell even said you’re his final student and he won’t take any more apprentices after you.”
“You must be something special for Mr. Campbell to compare you to his favorite student.”
Then someone nudged Ferdinand, asking, “What’s up with you? You don’t seem too happy?”
Ferdinand lifted his gaze, looking unbothered.
“It’s not that I’m upset. I’m just mulling over whether to move her out of my lab. She kind of sticks out like a sore thumb there.”
Avalynn was at a loss for words.
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The mood at the dinner table turned chilly in an instant. Everyone was clueless about what was happening. Avalynn sat there feeling awkward and unfairly treated.
Saul shot Ferdinand a sharp look.
“You have a knack for rubbing people the wrong way, don’t you? Don’t take it to heart, Avalynn.
He’s just like that.”
Ferdinand responded icily, “I mean what I say.”
Avalynn kept her head down, too intimidated to speak.
Saul served Avalynn some food, encouraging her, “Go on, eat up.
Ignore him. You look a bit frail. You need to eat more nourishing meals.”
“Thanks, Mr. Campbell,” Avalynn said, looking up appreciatively.