Jared was feeling more confused and torn than ever, so he decided to seek advice from Mrs. Smith. He approached her the next day, hoping she could provide some clarity.
"Mrs. Smith, can I talk to you for a moment?" Jared asked, his voice sounding frustrated.
Mrs. Smith looked up from her desk and smiled. "Of course, Jared. What's on your mind?"
Jared took a deep breath, trying to organize his thoughts. "I talked to Eve about her relationship with Mr. Thompson. She told me that he's just a mentor, like a father figure to her, but I still feel like something's not right."
Mrs. Smith nodded thoughtfully. "I see. And how did Eve react when you confronted her?"
"She got defensive and upset," Jared admitted. "She even walked away crying. I feel like I'm missing something."
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