After several days of being confined to the hospital, Ryan was finally discharged, and Professor Markandel was there to support him through the necessary procedures. As they walked out of the hospital, the professor turned to Ryan with a reassuring smile.
"Ryan, don't worry about the medical bills or anything else," Professor Markandel said with a comforting tone. "I know your situation has been tough, so I've taken care of it. Take a few days to rest and recover, and then return to school. I won't be around for a while as I have some important work abroad that I need to attend to."
Ryan appreciated the professor's kindness and nodded gratefully. "Thank you, sir. I'll make sure to follow your advice and get some rest. Take care during your trip."
As Professor Markandel left for his overseas mission, Ryan returned to his home. The days spent in the hospital had taken their toll on him, and he needed the time to recuperate. He welcomed the peace and quiet, hoping it would help him regain his strength.
When he finally returned to the college, Ryan was met with an atmosphere that was far from welcoming. It was as though he had become invisible, a mere shadow in the midst of his classmates and peers. No one had inquired about his well-being during his hospitalization. They seemed indifferent to his absence, as though he had never existed.
The indifference and isolation stung, and Ryan couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment in his classmates. He had expected some form of concern or acknowledgment, but the harsh reality of their apathy became glaringly evident.
Classes came and went, and as Ryan walked through the corridor afterward, he made his way to the professor's office. The door was closed, and a sense of foreboding washed over him. It appeared that the professor had already embarked on his important overseas journey.
Walking out of the college with the weight of his recent experiences pressing down on him, Ryan was startled when he heard his name being called out. He turned to see the watchman of the college, who approached him with a stern expression.
"Ryan," the watchman said, beckoning him closer. "You're being called to the principal's office."
A surge of anticipation coursed through Ryan as he made his way to the principal's office. He wondered if the meeting pertained to the renewal of his scholarship, a glimmer of hope amid his recent disappointments.
However, as he entered the office and met the stern gaze of the principal, he sensed that this meeting held different implications. The principal's face bore an air of authority, and his words struck like a heavy blow.
"Ryan," the principal began, his voice firm, "I regret to inform you that your association with this college has come to an end. You are no longer a student here."
The news landed like a sledgehammer, leaving Ryan stunned and disheartened. He had expected to discuss his scholarship but was instead faced with the abrupt termination of his enrollment. As the principal elaborated on the reasons, the words washed over Ryan like a numbing tide.
In that moment, the isolation he had felt from his classmates and the sense of indifference that had permeated the college suddenly crystallized into a harsh reality. He was alone and unwanted, cast aside by the institution he had once aspired to excel in.
As Ryan left the principal's office, his steps were heavy, burdened with the weight of rejection and disappointment. The institution that he had believed in had discarded him with cold indifference.
It was a stark reminder that he was on his own, navigating a world that had become increasingly enigmatic and unforgiving. Ryan's path forward was now uncertain, and he had to find the strength to persevere in the face of the challenges that lay ahead.