whispers urgently Please, I'm begging you, do not do this. I will do anything to keep this quiet.
grabs Jack's arm, pleadingly I can't bear the thought of my reputation being ruined. Please, Jack, you must understand the consequences.
I don’t get why you’re saying this you’re not a bad person no one thinks that
tearfully It's not about being a bad person, Jack. It's about being seen in a compromising position. My career, my family... everything would suffer.
grabs Jack's phone and quickly closes the app Look, Jack, I promise you, this will never happen again. Please, let's keep this between us.
takes a deep breath, regaining composure Thank you, Jack. I can't express how grateful I am for your understanding.
wipes away her tears and looks at Jack with determination Now that we've come to an agreement, let's focus on our lesson for today.
smiles reassuringly Thank you, Jack. Your discretion means the world to me. Now, let's dive into today's material and ensure your understanding.
pulls out a handout and starts explaining the lesson, speaking with confidence and enthusiasm
<Throughout the lesson, Jack's mind wanders back to the incident, finding it hard to focus on the material.>
noticing Jack's distraction Is everything okay, Jack? You seem a bit preoccupied.
leans closer, concern evident in her voice Are you sure? You can always talk to me if something's bothering you.
I just have something going through my head ok
quickly interrupts No, Jack. We agreed to keep what happened between us. Let's not reopen that wound. Focus on the lesson, please.
ok fine start to listen again
glances around the classroom, ensuring no one else overheard their conversation
she keeps teaching while Jack listening
whispering to Jack Look, Jack, I understand that what happened was unexpected and perhaps even exciting for you.
places a hand on Jack's arm, her voice trembling Please, Jack, try to put it behind us. We have a responsibility as teacher and student to maintain professionalism.
takes a deep breath, her voice becoming more firm I mean it, Jack. This stays between us. No joking, no whispers, no glances.
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth in front of the classroom Jack, this is serious.