Derek's response was quick and stern. "Elena, you can continue your study from home. You do not need to go there; now, hurry up and come. I'm starving."
He said no to me.
With those words, he left the room, leaving me alone with my thoughts. As I pressed my lips lightly, I couldn't help but contemplate the mixed emotions that had stirred within me.
'Ron is also a student at the same university. He failed the previous time, but if he tries to harm Elena again, then what?' Derek thought as he walked downstairs.
**
Ron sat at the breakfast table, leisurely eating his morning meal when his father, William, suddenly made his presence known in the room. Startled, Ron looked up from his plate, a mouthful of food causing him to speak through his bite, "Dad."
With a warm smile, his father returned the greeting, "Good morning, son."
