Chapter 59:
Old Wounds
(Maya’s POV)
“Alright everyone, that wraps up the segment on lower limb rehabilitation,” I said, setting down my marker and turning back to the class. “We’ll pick up next week with post-surgery recovery programs. Make sure you read the case studies I uploaded last night.”
Dozens of students typed notes furiously. Some nodded, others were already packing up, the room filled with the usual noise of shifting chairs and murmured chatter.
Then the door opened.
At first, I didn’t look up. I thought it was one of my students coming in late. But the moment the room went quiet, I knew something was wrong. Or rather, someone unexpected had walked in.
“Monsieur Hendrikson,” I heard a student whisper.
My head snapped up.
Axel stood by the door, dressed in a dark suit, h
