Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 199

Chapter 199

Hertha was over the moon. "Really? Can I?!"

"Of course."

"I'd love to! I've admired you for so long, to become your graduate student has always been my dream."

It was as if she had forgotten she had just left Madeleine's house.

"Alright then, your name is..."

Quick on the uptake, Hertha interjected, "Ms. Edna, my name's Hertha, a biology student from Kingswell University."

"From our own university? Then you must have a solid foundation." Edna gave a slight smile, nodding in approval. "Right, Hertha, remember to come find me in Zone C on the first day of the term. I'll introduce you to your senior peers." Introduce her to senior peers?

Hertha remembered, Professor Edna had a research project underway. She was thrilled at the thought, could she possibly join the research team as well?

Given that Kingswell University's research teams were top-notch, even Roseanne might not have made the cut.

With this thought, Hertha's smile grew even more genuine.

her sweet and savvy,

narrowed slightly as she looked in the

only room for one at the top. She didn't consider herself any less than Madeleine, even believing she had better connections. Yet, the

Why should that be?

was older? More

progressed in years, showing no results for three years, and the graduate students

recruitment was

that among the three graduate students Madeleine had kept, none

outstanding, including one olderet

had taken several attempts to pass the

exams.

does affect

clearly lacked talent; only someone as soft-hearted as Madeleine

who had carefully screened

Hertha well; the girl came from a wealthy family,

curious to see what Madeleine

...

the plants and

yellowing branches, and

so you might want to water them again