"We're friends," Wesley answered.

"Professor Hough had plenty of female students. You're not this close to Zoe Sanford, are you?" Elliot said mockingly. "Do you have feelings for Avery?"

Wesley felt a strong sense of hostility from him.

"Isn't Avery allowed to start a brand new relationship?" Wesley asked with a gentle smile. "Mr. Foster, has Avery ever said anything about your relationship with Miss Sanford?"

Elliot's eyes filled with a frosty chill as he said, "That's one thing I find stra