“Mr. Johnson, do you hate me?” asked Julie as she strode forward to catch up to Fabian.

After hearing Julie’s question, Fabian’s expression did not change in the slightest. On the other hand, Lillian raised her head and was looking curiously at Julie with her bright eyes.

However, children’s minds were still innocent. She only looked at Julie for a second before continuing to walk forward with small steps.

At this moment, Fabian started to talk, “Why do you ask, Miss Charles?”

Julie internally breathed a sigh of relief and smiled out of embarrassment as Fabian finally acknowledged her existence.

“It’s nothing. I just feel like I’ve done something wrong to make you not want to talk to me.”

“Miss Charles, you must be overthinking. You’re Lily’s teacher. I have nothing but respect for you. How could I feel hatred toward you?”

Fabian answered courteously, yet his answer sent a chill down her spine.

Nothing but respect?

She fell into a trance for a moment until she heard Fabian spe