Chapter 269

Mirabella’s mind worked swiftly as she connected the dots between the man standing before her and the professor she had encountered a while back in Mr. Hammond’s office. Wade was distinguished honorary member of the National Education Association and a seasoned professor of biology at Prestige College.

With a subtle composure, Mirabella nodded gracefully at him. “Professor Wade, good to see

you.”

Wade met Mirabella’s calm gaze and gave a nod. A rare trace of warmth softened his usually stern features. “Ah, I thought you looked familiar. It’s Mirabella, isn’t it?”

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As Professor Wade’s gentle words filled the air, Matthew’s expression shifted from apprehension to surprise. He had braced himself for a rebuke, never expecting Professor Wade to be acquainted with the girl.

And now, seeing the professor’s demeanor, which could only be described as amiable, was a shock. Some of his peers were double–majoring with the biology department, and they often likened attending Professor Wade’s lectures to an expedition to the Arctic – frigid and severe.

at Matthew, who stood before her, then said sweetly, “I just finished an exam and bumped into Matthew from the physics department. Curiosity got the better of me, so I tagged along for a

Wade let out a drawn–out “Oh,” then added, “No harm in that, scouting the place early.” He paused, then with a hint of frustration, added, “Why didn’t

rascal Hammond playing his games

yet to sit her finals. Could she really just wander into the biology department at

hint of mischief, “Didn’t Mr. Hammond tell you

her exam, Mr. Hammond had only asked about her performance and said

feeling somewhat snubbed, huffed quietly. So, Hammond had steered her towards the physics department instead of his own? It seemed their decades–long

to head to his hotel after a satisfying meal, suddenly sneezed violently. He rubbed his nose, suspecting someone was

physics students, are you?” The physics professor, who had walked some distance away, noticed Wade chatting with the students and circled back. His gaze landed

one professor, and now with his own from

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they’re high school seniors here

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