Chapter 141 What Is Love
Kevin had a moment of clarity. He'd been a selfish jerk, never really thinking about what Alissa Garcia or Audrey Johnson needed. He'd chased after them for his own pleasure, calling it love, but ignoring their feelings. Alissa saw through his act but put up with his crap. He thought he could win her over just with his big cock. But what had he really done for her?
Kevin felt a wave of shame. He realized that if he kept taking without giving, he'd never get close to Audrey. She'd never fully trust him or commit to a guy who couldn't step up. Their relationship would stay stuck in this weird limbo.
In the big conference room at the county education bureau, dozens of female teachers from different schools were gathered. Most were older and from rural areas, dressed simply. But Vanessa Wood and Audrey Johnson stood out—young, beautiful, and stylish. Even the old professor on stage couldn't help but notice them.
The education bureau had really gone all out for this training session for key female teachers, bringing in Lance Ortiz, a veteran education researcher. Even though he was retired, Lance was a big name in the education world and now shared his wisdom through these sessions.
"Hey, looks like Professor Ortiz has his eye on you," Vanessa Wood whispered, nudging Audrey Johnson, who was all ears. "You've got some serious charm, even the old professor's hooked."
"Cut it out," Audrey blushed, frowning at Vanessa but still scribbling notes. She shot a nervous glance at the stage, hoping Lance Ortiz hadn't heard Vanessa's teasing.
After the title evaluation, Audrey and Vanessa's relationship had gotten better. Vanessa had softened up, greeting Audrey warmly whenever they crossed paths. At first, Audrey was wary, but she soon realized Vanessa genuinely wanted to mend fences, so she started to thaw. Working in the same office, it made sense to get along.
Audrey didn't approve of Vanessa's fling with Quentin Rodriguez, but she sometimes envied Vanessa's carefree, rebellious streak. Vanessa lived her truth, not caring what others thought. Audrey's cool exterior was more of a shield than real indifference. She couldn't tough it out alone like Kevin 's mom, Bethany Harris, nor could she boldly chase happiness like Alissa or Vanessa. She was always teetering on the edge of moral compromise.
"Alright, that's all for this section. Any questions?" Lance Ortiz paused, took a sip of water, and scanned the room. Most of the teachers avoided eye contact. Just as he was about to move on, a beautiful teacher in the front row raised her hand with a slight smile.
"Of course, go ahead," Lance said, intrigued. "Which school are you from?"
"Professor Ortiz, I'm a high school English teacher. My name is Vanessa Wood," Vanessa said, standing up with a charming smile and pushing out her ample chest to show off her figure.
Even the old professor seemed a bit flustered, his breath quickening. He coughed lightly and looked down. "Alright, alright. What would you like to ask?"
"Professor Ortiz, you mentioned that teachers shouldn't be aloof and should interact with students like friends," Vanessa said in her melodic voice. "But if teachers get too close to students, inappropriate feelings might develop. How should we handle this?"
The question caused a stir among the female teachers, who started whispering. They found Vanessa's question pretty bold.
Audrey's heart skipped a beat. Vanessa's question hit close to home, reflecting her situation with Kevin . Did Vanessa know about her and Kevin ? Audrey glanced at Vanessa anxiously but was also curious about Lance's response.
"Teacher Wood, that's a very sensitive question and not easy to answer," Lance said, a bit taken aback. After a moment, he continued, "Students are at a curious and impressionable age, eager to explore everything, including emotions. We shouldn't just label these feelings as wrong or unhealthy and suppress them harshly. It's a natural part of growing up."
The teachers, who had been murmuring, now reflected on their own handling of similar issues. They often treated students like emotionless robots, harshly reprimanding them for any romantic feelings, thus stifling potentially pure and beautiful emotions.
Lance smiled and continued, "However, as teachers, we can't just indulge students' explorations. We need to guide them, helping them understand that emotions are beautiful but fragile, and they need maturity to handle them properly. For now, their focus should be on their studies. My view is that we should respect students' personalities while guiding their emotional growth. This isn't easy and requires patience and understanding in our daily teaching. Remember, as teachers, we are role models. Our primary role is to impart knowledge and moral values. That's all I have to say."
"Thank you, Professor Ortiz. Your words have been very enlightening," Vanessa said with a charming smile, sitting down gracefully. She noticed the other teachers still whispering about her and couldn't help but smirk internally. They had no idea; she had asked the question to leave a lasting impression on Lance Ortiz.
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