The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1241

Claire hummed in acknowledgment, keeping it to herself that she was actually running her experiments independently.

Afraid she might misunderstand, Zane Harrison quickly added, "It's good that you're learning under the guidance of other professors."

"But your coursework is just as crucial. Don't get your priorities mixed up."

Claire didn't bother explaining that she wasn't actually shadowing any professor.

There was no need.

She simply assured Zane that her final grades wouldn't suffer.

Zane believed her, of course, but he still couldn't hide his concern. "Look at those dark circles under your eyes. Can your body really handle this?"

"Don't just rely on your youth and run yourself into the ground."

"As medical students, we have to take care of our own health first to earn our patients' trust."

"If you look sick yourself, they're going to doubt your competence."

"I don't doubt you, but you need to stay healthy to actually treat and save people, right?"

"Your major is clinical medicine. You're going to be in the operating room in the future."

"If you neglect your health and collapse during surgery, it won't just ruin your career—it could cost a patient their life!"

He was merely reminding her to prioritize her well-being.

Zane only pushed the issue because he truly cared about Claire as his own student.

If it were anyone else, he wouldn't have bothered wasting his breath.

Claire, naturally, understood his good intentions.

"Don't worry. Things will settle down once I get through this busy patch."

"Winter break is right around the corner. I'll have plenty of time to rest then."

Seeing that she had it handled, Zane didn't want to nag.

"Alright. If you run into any trouble, you know where to find me."

He reached out to pat her shoulder, then caught himself, remembering the professional boundaries between a male professor and a female student.

Especially with a girl as beautiful as Claire. Even the slightest misunderstanding could severely damage her reputation.

Instead, he just gave her a small wave. "Go on."

Claire headed back to her dorm.

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