Marry Ex's Billionaire Uncle After Divorce (Aurora and Jasper) novel Chapter 36

35: The Cold Shoulder-2

Warmth flooded my chest. I looked at Lewis with gratitude. Without the courage to face this.

1. I never would have had

Walsh looked at me then. The blame was gone, replaced by a deep, aching sorrow.

“I wasn’t just angry that you left, Aurora,” he said, his voice raspy. “I was angry because you took the brightest mind I had ever taught and let a mediocre man bury it. Don’t you dare waste your gift again.”

My eyes burned. I blinked hard, refusing to let the tears fall. “I won’t, Professor. I’m going to take back everything that belongs to me. With interest.”

“Aurora has always been your soft spot,” Lewis said gently. “Now that she’s back, let it go.” He paused, then added pragmatically, “Though, to be fair, Everett Global has the best labs in the world right now. Her resources there are better than what we can offer.”

Walsh sighed, the fight draining out of him. “I won’t speak out of anger anymore. Everett Global is powerful. You will do well there.”

He leaned forward, his eyes locking onto mine. “Just remember to come back and visit. I said those harsh things years ago because I looked at you like a daughter. I couldn’t stand seeing you

throw your future away for a man who didn’t cherish you.”

He pointed a finger at the desk. “Remember this: no matter what happens out there, this place is always your shield.”

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The dam broke. I covered my mouth, tears streaming down my face.

(Sienna’s POV)

Monday arrived, and I dressed for war. I wore a limited-edition couture suit, grabbed my oversized sunglasses, and headed to the university. My goal was simple: charm the eccentric Professor

Lewis and secure that patent for Jasper.

Reality, however, was less accommodating.

The heat was oppressive, ninety degrees in the shade, and I didn’t even make it past the foyer of the research building.

A young man in a lab coat-Zack, I think his name was-stood in the doorway, blocking my path with a polite, plastic smile.

“I’m sorry, ma’am,” he said. “Professor Lewis is extremely busy. He isn’t seeing guests.”

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