Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

But Madeleine was overseas attending an academic summit and hadn't returned yet, so Roseanne's team was without their mentor present.

And, just their luck, they were scheduled to present right after Edna's group.

Carlson stood up, detailing the academic progress they'd made that month. The highlight was Sybil, as the lead author, publishing an article in a highly respected scientific journal.

At this point, Carlson paused, seemingly overwhelmed.

The audience was momentarily puzzled, then quickly caught on that this might be their cue to applaud.

Soon, a thunderous round of applause filled the room.

Carlson was speechless.

The university and department leaders on stage were grinning from ear to ear. Especially Babur, whose smile was so wide it was almost comical.

Edna straightened up in her chair, a small smile playing on her lips.

Amidst the applause, Sybil stood up, saying, "Thank you, everyone. But the person who truly deserves my gratitude is my mentor-Ms. Edna! Her professional guidance and patience have been invaluable."

The applause resumed, even louder this time.

acknowledged the gesture

quietly took

out exploring or just chilling, sometimes even skips

she barely set foot in the lab.

him, "didn't you mention last time you'd finished a paper and were about

will you submit it?" Arkle asked, eyes filled with

dreamed of having

and sending it home to his parents. They'd be

"I'm not submitting it."

lost in his daydreams, took a moment to process,

not to submit?

Such a significant discrepancy shouldn't have been discovered at the

a pit in his stomach and

keep this moving! We don't want to waste everyone's time," he

lab space, self-funded the purchase of a CPRT

Well, I guess if you don't have any significant findings

Roseanne remained silent.

lack of academic results was a fact, and there was no