Seducing My Ex's Father In Law by Caroline Above Story

Chapter 561

The Dean stepped to the podium, her aura bright and strong as everyone silenced, waiting for her to speak. When she did speak, her tone was just as strong as her aura. She spoke about the accomplishments of each student that she's noticed in her first year as our dean; she spoke about how proud she is and how honored she is to be here with us this evening.

Her eyes scanned each of the graduates until they landed on me, and her smile tugged at the corner of her lips.

"I'd like to call Judy Montague to the podium. Judy is graduating top of her class, though most of you know her as the Gamma Completion victor."

Everybody went nuts as they called my name. I grabbed my speech from my purse and took a deep breath as I stood.

Their cheers grew louder as I walked towards the center stage, ascending the steps and joining the Dean at the podium.

"Good luck," she whispered with a nod as she stepped away, giving me room to say my speech.

All eyes were on me; though I was good at competing in front of an audience, I wasn't great at speaking in front of people.

My eyes kept drifting to Irene and the empty seat beside her; my heart had shattered.

didn't show up. Which meant he truly didn't care about

gutted as well; tears welling in her eyes. She wouldn't meet mine, and it made me wonder if she was thinking the same thing I was. She had given me

that threatened my eyes and stared at the rest of the crowd, who were eagerly awaiting

throat,

campus for the very first time and getting lost trying to find my first class. I had no idea of the road I would take, the friends I'd make, and the challenges I'd face. But here I am, standing in front of you, the champion of a Gamma competition when 4 years ago, I could barely even run a single lap without getting winded." There were some chuckles, and I couldn't help but smile at my own memory. "As I look around, I see many packs being joined together, and it brings utter joy to my heart knowing

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around the ceremony, and I frowned. I saw some embarrassed faces of those who forgot to silence their phones, but their expressions changed when they saw that

also looking around with a perplexed Hook. She glanced at Chester from across the room, his eyes were on his screen too and then he lifted his gaze to meet hers, gesturing towards his phone. With hésitant movements, Nan reached into her pocket and pulled

cleared her throat and stepped

can we silence our phones and pay attention to the speech Judy worked so hard on?" She asked, trying to gain their attention again, but everyone seemed preoccupied. Excited and curious whispers were

room.

up and was rushing towards the exit. I wanted to chase after her and

Nan, who was now watching me, her expression wary and her face almost