Chapter 473
Until now, the only thing on Stella’s mind was to do everything in her ability to ensure Roger would have a better future. She didn’t have the time to process how his absence would make her feel.
But now, the reality of the situation had finally set in. Ever since their parents died, the two had never been separated.
“You know…” Roger grumbled gloomily. “I can just study here… I don’t really have to go abroad.”
It was obvious that he was feeling down too.
“Forget it,” he continued after a pause, sighing. “I’ve made up my mind, and all the preparations are almost done. I won’t back down now. Just wait for me, sis. I promise I’ll study as hard as possible and get a good job. No one will dare bully you then!” “Good!” Stella smiled. She picked up a barbecued pork rib with her fork and placed it on Roger’s plate. Ribs were his favorite food. Then her phone suddenly rang. She glanced at it and the light in her eyes instantly dimmed. It was Weston. She hadn’t told him about coming here. Roger’s gaze instinctively followed Stella’s eyes, and he asked with a frown, “Who is it?” “No one,” Stella shook her head, putting the phone into her bag. “Just a prank call.” Roger went silent for a while before saying, “Why do I feel like I’ve seen this number many times before?”
Roger had a photographic memory when it came to numbers. He was sure that he’d seen this number always sending text messages to Stella in the past. If it really was just a prankster, why didn’t she just block the caller?
“I guess pranksters are really persistent nowadays,” Stella replied with a shrug. Then she quickly changed the subject. “By the way… did Professor Hall really leave this university?” Although her attempt at changing the topic was too blunt, Roger still thought nothing of it. He soon forgot about the number and talked to Stella about Justin Hall.
Lunchtime quickly went by. Roger went back home to rest. Stella found a quiet spot and finally picked up her phone, which had been ringing off the hook.
“Hello?”
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