That caring, however, has begun to show cracks. Her other students have complained of shorter, distracted sessions. Her own grades have slipped. Last week, she found herself designing a practice exam just so she could spend two extra hours alone with him.
Ethan, for his part, seems unaware of the turmoil he is causing—or perhaps he is fully aware. “She just gets me,” he says with a shrug. “Most tutors just run the clock. Lia actually cares.” tempted tutor lia lin
“I’m tempted to cross the line every single day,” Lia confesses. “But I know if I do, I’m not just risking my reputation. I’m betraying the trust of every student who needs me to be their tutor, not their partner.” That caring, however, has begun to show cracks