[Author's Notes: This chapter is dedicated to Nosliw, a great and kind person who helped me remember the deets of this book and has led me to finish this book with the help of her suggestions. Thank you so much for reading my outlines and for giving feedback! ^^ You're indeed a blessing to a writer like me who experienced an intense writer's block. :') I'm really happy to know you and brainstorm with you~!]
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In the serene sanctuary of the faculty's conference room, Pan An sought refuge from the bustling chatter that echoed through the corridors. Alone amidst the quietude, he dedicated himself to the arduous task of grading papers.
However, despite his attempts to focus, his thoughts incessantly wandered back to the weighty conversation he'd had with his father.
