Honestly, just attending classes at Welsington University was already a favor to the university.
If my identity were made public, the principal would personally greet me at the bottom of the teaching building every day, constantly calling to check on me and ensure I was comfortable.
And yet, an insignificant figure like Roger still dared to act tough before me.
After the call, I went straight downstairs.
I had planned to drop off my textbooks in my dorm and wait for Mason's call to finalize the contract, but as soon as I stepped outside the university building, I saw Lina.
She had reverted to her usual look—brown, curly hair, subtle makeup, a pink top, and a short skirt—giving her a sweet, youthful appearance with a fresh, feminine vibe.
I glanced at her but quickly looked away, not intending to speak to her. Yet, she came right up to me.
"William, the class hasn't ended yet, so why are you out here?"
I gave her a quick look and replied, "Aren't you out here too?"
"I… I don't usually attend class. You know that. Plus, I've adopted a stray puppy and made it a small house. I woke up too late this morning to check on it before class, and now I'm really worried. I just wanted to leave early and check on it."
When I didn't respond, she suddenly added, "Why don't you come with me to see it?"
"Huh? Why should I go?"
Before I could argue, she grabbed my hand and pulled me forward.
The last time she did this seemed like a lifetime ago. Back then, we were still in the honeymoon phase of our relationship. She thought I was some rich heir and treated me really well.
Sometimes, when I couldn't keep up with her ideas, she would drag me along like this. She looked cute when smiling.
I looked up, and sure enough, the puppy's white head peeked out of the doghouse, and it immediately started eating the bread and sausage.
She clapped her hands in delight. "Great! It likes it!"
"That looks like a Samoyed, right? How did it end up at the school?"
I really didn't know about that. But when I looked at her, I saw her eyes were fixed on the puppy, full of concern and love.
She really had changed. She wasn't lying to me.
But what was done was done. There was no longer a chance for us.
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