Chapter 252

Elizabeth shot Alexander a look—was he seriously getting jealous at a time like this? This guy always managed to joke around when things got serious. "You think I'd spike the dessert or something, Al?" Ethan Meyers chuckled, clearly amused. Seizing the moment, Justine snatched the dessert away. "If he won't eat it, I will! Geez." As soon as the sweet hit her tongue, she gave a satisfied little wiggle. If she wasn't so swamped with classes, she'd have practically moved into the dessert shop by now. "Thanks… for today." Ethan's words floated over just as Justine was about to take another bite, spoon paused mid-air. Did she hear that right? Did Ethan Meyers just thank her? "Wait—hold on. Did *you* just say thank you? Ethan Meyers actually thanked me?" Justine stared at him like she was seeing a unicorn. Honestly, Ethan had always been strict with her. A real no-nonsense tutor. But yep, that's what made him so good at the job. "Well, it's only fair," Ethan replied, deadpan. "Though I still