Chapter 407
“Oh…” Stephen wasn’t very curious. He tossed the gloves into the trash can. “Alright, we should head back out. The Fredonian who only has beautiful eyes is probably anxious.”
Hesper didn’t know what to say.
Did Roberto know that was what his friend thought about him?”
Seeing Hesper and Stephen walking out, Roberto looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar face of Hesper and was stunned. “You’re really good at this. If I hadn’t seen her go in with my own eyes, I wouldn’t be able to tell that this was her.”
“Alright, I’ve done what I promised, so I can get my peace now. Before you leave, please tell my gardener that a few flowers in zone A have wilted. I want a solution by tomorrow.”
Stephen didn’t show any expression when he said that, but Hesper could tell that he was actually angry.
“Alright, your flowers are more important than your life. I’m heading off.”
Roberto left with Hesper while Stephen stood in the spot. He picked up the watering can and tilted his head as he mumbled, “What was the name? I can’t remember…”
After getting used to her new face, Hesper could be sure that Matthew wouldn’t be able to recognize her even if they really crossed paths.
Changing her face was such a unique skill that Hesper wouldn’t have believed it if she didn’t see it for herself.
After getting home, Hesper poked around and guessed that the ‘disguise’ was just adding some substances to her face. Even though it sounded simple, creating a face that looked normal based on an existing one was a huge puzzle.
That would mean that Stephen knew human anatomy very well.
Fredonia’s winter break was soon coming to an end. Hesper was done with her enrollment application.
With Roberto’s help, information about her enrollment was hidden to make it impossible for Matthew to find her.
“Thanks, Mr. Sanchez.”
Hesper walked next to Roberto on the campus. The spring breeze blew and it was starting to feel
warm.
“There’s no need to thank me. You’ve been successfully enrolled now so you can finish the course in the next two years without interruption and make a name for yourself in the design industry. I’ll support you throughout your journey.”
Hesper was going to say something when a hesitant voice was heard.
“Hesper Rivera?”
Hesper was surprised.
Roberto and Hesper exchanged looks, then she frowned and turned to see someone unexpected.
“…Pennleigh?”
Hesper remembered the name even though they only met once at the station. She thought that no one would be able to recognize her, but someone who only met her once was able to tell.
Pennleigh walked over and looked shocked. “I saw your back and thought it looked like you, but when I looked at your face, you looked unfamiliar, so I thought I was wrong.”
He only called out to her because he saw her back…
Hesper gave a sigh of relief and told herself to calm down.
“I didn’t expect to see you so soon. Are you here for work?” Pennleigh turned around and was surprised to see Robert. “Mr. Sanchez?”
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