Chapter 176

Jerome remained calm.

“Is she here as well?!

His unexpected response stunned Baldwin.

Mikayla knew that Baldwin misunderstood their relationship because of the cucumber prank.

He probably teased them as he thought they were putting on an act.

She called out to Baldwin to ease the awkwardness nonetheless.

“Professor Xander.”

Jerome spun around, but she paid him no attention.

Instead, she said, “Thank you so much for letting me have a tour around the institute. I’ll get going first,”

Mikayla barely took a step into his office before she left swiftly.

Just as she reached her car, she realized Jerome was walking toward her as well.

Wasn’t he visiting Baldwin regarding something important?

Why did he come out so quickly?

Still, she didn’t bother with him.

She opened the door and was just about to get in when Jerome stopped her.

for

about it?”

you leave

wondered whether he was implying that he’d help her out.

she retorted, “I heard that this project is under Ms. White. How can I even take advantage of the

furrowed his eyebrows.

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pissed because Kylle came over to work on the project

that wasn’t why Mikayla

at

flooded through her as she recalled the pair of diamond earrings.

want? Spit it out, or get lost! I don’t

to say that to

familiar with it that

Jerome’s expression darkened.

to maintain his composure, he asked in a strained voice, “Why didn’t you accept

Mikayla snickered.

that. Aren’t you an expert at that? I believe you know

was at a

your call because I was in a meeting. When I came out

dementia? Is that the only time

to call or text him very often back then.

irritated, and he would neglect her calls or texts on

  1. to.

she began to dredge up their past, Jerome recalled

to coax a woman in time, she’d bring up every single incident

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