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Of course, Khan didn't hide his internal conflict from Monica. Their relationship had no secrets, and Monica would have noticed his strange mood anyway.

Those issues weren't new, either. The mundane life in the Harbor had simply aggravated them, giving birth to deeper emotional responses. Their unique source made them impossible to fix, but the couple never lost hope. Monica even made them her mission.

As for the lessons, they proceeded smoothly. The scientists improved at different paces, with few completely stuck on the fundamentals. Yet, Abraham's actions stirred a change in their behavior, making most of them request private meetings with Khan.

The development felt odd since most scientists had to be aware of Abraham's allegiances, but the private meetings didn't feature any political topic. All those who visited Khan's flat solely focused on the subjects of the lessons, and each conversation turned out to be quite fulfilling.