Today was another one of Charlieâs classes. With a face glowing with confidence, he strode up to the podium.
He had come prepared, certain he could attract Yvetteâs attention to his lecture!
But Yvette merely lifted her eyes to glance at him once. Then she laid her head down on the desk to sleep.
Charlieâs fragile, tender heart shattered instantly. Was his lecture that unengaging? Why did Yvette always fall asleep in his class?
Yvette was completely unaware of Charlieâs thoughts. She had spent the previous day administering two acupuncture treatments to Yara. The sessions drained most of her energy. She needed a good amount of rest to recover.
When Yvette woke up, the class had already ended. She stretched lazily, only to meet Charlieâs resentful gaze. She wondered what was wrong with him.
âLiam is here againâ¦â
Suddenly, the classroom was abuzz with chatter.
âOf course, heâs here for Yvie again! I heard Ashton and Sean already warned him, but he still dares to come looking for Yvie. Heâs so romantic, I canât handle it! Iâm going to cry.â
âYes, exactly. Every day, he comes from Vista University to Jubilife University. I heard the chancellor of Vista University is terrified. Heâs worried that Liam might transfer to Jubilife University for Yvieâs sake!â
Yvetteâs indifferent gaze swept across the room. The chatter ceased immediately as everyone behaved well.
As Yvette walked out of the classroom, Liam approached her with a faint smile on his face. Once again, he made everyone swoon.
âOh my gosh, look at that⦠Liamâs eyes light up as soon as he sees Yvie. I ship them so hard!â
With a hint of resignation, Yvette said coldly, âFrom now on, wait for me at the lab.â
âAlright.â Liamâs eyes dimmed slightly. He only wanted to see her a bit earlier every day, which was why he waited outside her classroom.
Yvette didnât linger, striding toward the lab. Liam obediently followed. Seeing the fatigue on her face, he couldnât help but say, âYou look very tired today. Why donât we go to the lab tomorrow instead?â
Yvette pondered for a moment and then nodded in agreement. âOkay.â
She still had to go to the hospital later to check on Martha. Her energy was indeed running low.
âWatch out!â
In that moment of distraction, a car sped past her from the side of the road. Liam quickly pulled her into his arms.
From a distance, they appeared like an intimate couple, embracing. The man in the car a few feet away took it allâin.
Can he drive away now?
Sitting in the driverâs seat, Samuel shivered, sensing the chilling air radiating from the man.
âMr. Quinn, Iâm sure thereâs been some mistake. Thereâs no way Ms. Yvette would be interested in a kid like Liam! Heâs just a young, goodâlooking guy whoâs around her age. Thatâs all he is, nothing but a pretty boy. Iâm sure Ms. Yvette prefers someone like youâmature, dependable, and olderâ¦â
Older?
Samuelâs words hit a sore spot, and Wilsonâs anger was palpable.
Wilsonâs eyes narrowed, his face growing grim. A cold fury radiated from him. âWakara is shortâ
staffed. You can start work there as soon as you can.â
Samuel was on the verge of tears.