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This wasn’t a difficult question to answer. Either it was true, or it wasn’t.

But saying “no” outright would put Nate in an awkward position, especially after he had just admitted that he brought the project to Seavora for her.

On the other hand, if she didn’t deny it, the media could twist the story, turning a groundbreaking medical achievement into a narrative about Nate using a life–saving project as a romantic gesture for his supposed girlfriend.

“I’ll answer this,” Lena finally spoke, taking the metaphorical grenade. “Professor Neumann and I were university classmates. He was my senior, and now he is my teacher and colleague. That is the extent of our relationship.”

Her words fell like a gavel, and the journalists‘ cameras clicked away more furiously than

ever.

Sitting beside her, Nate’s gaze dimmed as he looked at her.

It was clear now–she would never come back to him.

If she had even the slightest inclination, she wouldn’t have denied their connection so thoroughly.

“Professor Neumann, is it as Dr. Lane says? Did you two date in the past?” the journalists pressed on.

Nate felt a chill spreading through his heart, but he knew that following Lena’s lead and sparing her any embarrassment was the best way to show his love for her.

her, even if she

and I share a mentor–mentee relationship and a friendship. Today’s surgery wouldn’t have been such a

at Lena.

and warm exchange that spoke volumes without words. The cameras captured this moment, a scene

everything

concluded, the director let out a long sigh of relief. Finally, a load off my mind. Professor Neumann, Dr. Lane, thank you both for your

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wanted to excuse herself but swallowed her words

hadn’t been particularly long, her exhaustion felt heavier than usual. All she wanted was to go home, sleep deeply,

conference online. She had been following the story closely

began, her voice full of genuine happiness for

her voice was tinged with weariness.

her knew how much pressure the process had put on her. Keira

me to pick you up for some relaxation?”

I can’t. The first three hours post–surgery are critical for the patient. I need to monitor the situation,” she explained.

work was something

hadn’t truly committed to any work.

aimless existence drained

lot about this and had finally come

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