Soren gave only a perfunctory nod to Frost before his gaze fell on me, laden with meaning.
"Mr. Langdon, I have some matters I'd like to discuss with you privately. Would you mind stepping aside for a moment?"
He glanced towards the nearby restroom as he spoke.
I was completely baffled and instinctively looked towards Frost.
But she just turned her face away expressionlessly, as if it didn't concern her at all.
Left with no choice, I reluctantly followed Soren's lead.
"Is there something you can't say in front of Teacher Frost?"
I asked as soon as he closed the restroom door.
Soren gave me an enigmatic smile as he sized me up, then spoke unhurriedly,
"Mr. Langdon, has Frost ever mentioned to you that she once had a first love she couldn't forget?"
"What? First love?"
I was stunned, my mind buzzing with confusion.
Frost actually had a first love? But she and I...
"Don't you find it curious? That person shares your exact name."
Soren winked meaningfully,