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."

bit of housework will make her more inclined to take

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

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 to

piece, Hertha awaited a

Roseanne nodded, then excused

bewildered.

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

ever, devoid

did what I

was proud. "That's my girl. I never doubted you with your track record. Just make sure you

continued, "I'm

heard your

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