The math teacher, David Lewis, walked two laps around the classroom before finally stopping behind Mortimer Quincy. He listened to Mortimer explain the problem, his expression kind.
Mortimer knew he was there but wasn't flustered in the slightest. He continued to meticulously explain the test to Holly.
This made things tough for Iris Kensington and Anna Willow. They didn't dare to make a peep, feigning a struggle with their own math exercises.
David Lewis left just before class was over. A moment later, the bell rang, and the classroom erupted in chatter.
Holly saw Mortimer's Adam's apple bob and pulled out her empty water bottle. "Want some water? I'll go fill this up."
"Okay. I'll go."
Mortimer reached out for the water bottle, stood up, and went to the water dispenser at the front of the room. He was around five-foot-nine, and as he bent over slightly, it revealed the handsome curve of his jawline.
