The morning light streamed through the tall windows, illuminating the chatter-filled classroom as students trickled in, their conversations lively and energetic. The air was buzzing with one topic in particular—their first mentorship sessions.
Ethan strolled in alongside Lucas and Carl, their discussion already deep in recounting their own experiences. Lilia arrived shortly after, her sharp red eyes scanning the room. She quickly spotted Julia slumped over her desk, looking utterly destroyed.
Her usual fiery energy was nowhere to be seen. Instead, she sat with her head on the table, her arms sprawled out lifelessly as if she had just fought a war—and lost.
Lilia threw her a side-eye, crossing her arms. "What happened to you?"
Julia let out a long, suffering groan before finally lifting her head just enough to mumble. "...A truck went over me."
Lilia blinked. "What?"
