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."

a bit of housework will make

titan in her field, known for her rigor. Plus, she's been focusing more on her Ph.D. students lately, hardly taking on any Masters students. It's

be her grad student. It might sound like I have an ulterior motive, but you should consider looking for another mentor. There's still time before the results are out. You can reach out

she'd said her piece, Hertha awaited

nodded, then excused

was bewildered.

fingers gradually thawing. Her phone buzzed in her bag. Removing her gloves, she answered with a light tone, "Hello, Ms.

was as comforting and optimistic as ever, devoid of pressure. "As usual, I'm not too worried

did what I could," Roseanne responded

my girl. I never doubted you with your track record. Just make sure you don't stay out

"I'm

heard

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