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."

"You don't think doing a bit of housework will make her

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

"I'm also applying to 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 a

Roseanne nodded, then excused

bewildered. 'That's

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

it go?" Madeleine's voice was as comforting and optimistic as ever, devoid of

what I could," Roseanne responded

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

"I'm on

I heard your

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