Chapter 486:
His large hand tenderly stroked her soft skin.
âOh, youâ¦â Tonya murmured, caught between annoyance and affection.
After breakfast, Rhys dropped Harlee off at Baythorn University for her final lecture.
Elsewhere, Dorsey and Coulson were working with students from the Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Department to decorate the auditorium, carefully arranging streamers and banners.
âCoulson, has Miss Sanderson shown up yet?â Dorsey asked, glancing around.
âWhatâs taking her so long? Iâm getting nervousâ¦â Coulson checked his phone, his voice rising slightly.
âShe just texted. Sheâs already out of the car and should be here in about three minutes.â
Hearing this, the students quickly returned to their tasks, each focused on ensuring the surprise went smoothly.
Coulson made his way to the front, standing beside Dorsey.
He glanced at Dorsey with a raised eyebrow and asked, âHaving a hard time saying goodbye to Miss Sanderson?â
Dorsey gave a small, bittersweet nod and replied, âYeah, a little. You?â
Before Coulson could answer, a nearby student overheard them and yelled, âI donât want Miss Sanderson to leave!â
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The room erupted into a chorus of agreement, with everyone voicing their reluctance to see Harlee go. Three months ago, the idea of missing a lecturer would have seemed laughable to most of them. Yet now, even Kaysen, the departmentâs toughest personality, looked uncharacteristically subdued.
Coulson hesitated for a moment, about to respond, when a familiar voice called out from the entrance.
âWhy is everyone crowding by the door?â
Harlee walked over, placing a light hand on Coulsonâs and Dorseyâs shoulders. The others froze for a moment, staring at Harlee for a few seconds.
Regaining themselves, they quickly scattered back to their stations.
Harlee frowned slightly.
âWhat on earth are theyâ¦?â Unlike Dorseyâs anxious demeanor, Coulson maintained his composure.
âMiss Sanderson, since today is your last lecture, we had planned something special for you.â
A radiant smile spread across Harleeâs face when she heard this. When she was invited by Willis to give lectures here, she hadnât anticipated forming such a deep connection with her students. Now, seeing their endearing effort to surprise her, she was genuinely touched. Though Harlee initially considered turning down the gesture, recognizing how much thought and care had gone into it made her change her mind.
âWell⦠Thank you all. I appreciate it.â
One by one, starting with Coulson and ending with Dorsey, the students presented their long-prepared gifts.
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