Roseanne caught Hertha's underlying skepticism with a small, knowing smile but didn't bother to argue.

Hertha leaned in with curiosity. "Weren't you an undergrad at Kingswell University? Planning to stick with them for grad school?"

"Yep, Kingswell again."

"Research or professional track?"

"Research."

"And the field?"

"Biomedical Sciences."

Hertha raised an eyebrow, surprised. "That's my field, too. Got your eye on any mentors?"

Roseanne nodded. "Yeah. Ms. Payne."

"Madeleine Payne?"

"Right."

house, Hertha's expression twisted with doubt. "You don't think doing a bit of housework will make her more inclined to take you on, do you?"

been focusing more on her Ph.D. students lately, hardly taking on any Masters

motive, but you should consider looking for another mentor. There's still time

piece,

nodded, then excused

bewildered.

Roseanne welcomed the blast of warm air her fingers gradually thawing. Her phone buzzed in her bag.

voice was as comforting and optimistic as ever, devoid of pressure. "As usual, I'm

did what I

girl. I never doubted you with your track record. Just make

continued, "I'm

I heard your

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