Revenge After rebirth novel Chapter 10

Ignoring Gordon's question, Mayra took the mop and went to mop the corridor. She said, "Aren't you ignoring me? You better not speak to me until we graduate."

She returned to the classroom from the back door and wrapped up her cleaning duties. Just as she had picked up her backpack to leave, Gordon suddenly grabbed her hand and cornered her.

Mayra carefully studied his features. He was just 18 years old, but he looked way older. His looks were ordinary, but she knew that he'd grow to be a popular bachelor in the future, even counting the mayor's daughter and even international models among his admirers.

Gordon was the type of man who aged like fine wine. The gentle and determined glow in his eyes remained the same in this life.

He retorted, "What else could I do? I'm just a poor bastard who has nothing going for me except for my good grades. I'm pestering you like a fly, and that disgusts you. Shouldn't you be glad that I'm staying away from you?"

"No, that's not it!" She anxiously grabbed his wrist. "Gordon, I'm sorry for what happened before. Sorry… I said those words in a fit of anger, but I have never thought of you in that way."

She apologized again, "Gordon, I'm sorry!" She teared up at the thought of Gordon, who in the past life shouldered her crimes and served a life sentence. "I'm… I'm sorry, Gordon Thorp. I am very sorry!"

Her barrage of tears flustered Gordon, who was usually calm. "What are you crying for? People might think that I've bullied you.

"Stop crying! I promise never to ignore you," he remarked with a calm look in his eyes. "Someone told me that they saw you being called to the teacher's office. Was it because of me? Did I cause you trouble?"

She wiped away her tears with the back of her hand. Then, she clarified, "N-No, it had nothing to do with you. I was called to the teacher's office because of my poor grades."

He frowned upon hearing that. "Where's your exam paper? Show me."

Mayra was sure that a smart guy like Gordon would immediately recognize that she had written his name on the paper. Therefore, she stammered, "T-The teacher is still grading our papers. We'll only get them back tomorrow."

He questioned, "Did you memorize all the key points in the notebook I gave you last time?"

She shook her head. She hadn't had time for that before the exam.

Gordon lowered his gaze to observe the girl in front of him as he appeared to hold back his emotions. "You have the basics down, and liberal arts subjects are not that stressful either. You have two more years before your SATs, so take your time. You'll surely get into a good college if you memorize all the key points that I shared with you.

"I'm leaving now. You should go home too. Remember, you can always call me if you have any questions."

When he turned around, she suddenly took his hand, touching his tanned skin. He could be perfectly described as a proud gentleman from the look in his eyes.

She said, "Gordon, I'm sorry for what I said to you last time. I will never say that again. Please forgive me, will you?"

"Got it." Mayra went silent.

Gordon stared at her hand on his wrist. "How much longer are you going to hold my hand? Do you want to be caught and get one more penalty?"

She quickly let go of him. Watching him leave, she felt as though an invisible burden had been lifted. She did not feel as heavy-hearted as before.