Ned was unsure of himself. He didn't know how he'd handle his relationship with Angeline if he learned that the girl was his daughter.
"Right, I'll visit you in Cloudsville tomorrow before heading back to Oceanford," Angeline said, laughing as she spoke on the phone with James.
"I'll go straight to the lab, okay?"
"Great!" James responded cheerfully.
"I won't tell them. You can give them a big surprise. Tomorrow is the alumni exchange meeting at Cloudsville College. Many scholars who graduated from Cloudsville College will be back. I'll introduce you. You might find their help useful later on!"
Angeline smiled warmly at the thought of her seniors like Reese, Marion, and Alva.
"These years, it's because of your help and Professor Sharpe's that Vitality Biotech has reached its current state. James... Thank you."
Angeline sincerely gave her thanks.
"What's with the formalities? We put in the effort, but you've rewarded us generously!"
James laughed.
"The anonymous donation to our lab these past few years—that was you, wasn't it? And didn't you also provide the unique scholarship for the biology department of Cloudsville College?"
In addition to that, Angeline had also sponsored many children from impoverished rural areas over the years. She hoped they could leave their villages, study well, and become valuable members of society.
"I'm just doing what I should," Angeline said with a smile.
"Enough said. Come early tomorrow! I'll be waiting for you in the lab," James chirped.
After ending the call, Angeline's mobile vibrated with another incoming one.
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