A Familiar Stranger

The physics teacher seemed somewhat taken aback. “Me?”

“Correct.”

“Sure, but I'm not sure what you'd like to talk about.”

Coralie glanced in the direction of the convenience store. Cram school had just ended, and many students were inside buying things. Natalie was still stuck inside and wouldn't be able to get out so soon.

“Let's cut to the chase,” Coralie said. “A married man with a child should