Chapter 112
Chapter 112
Wendy was just someone brought in to replace another . A small mistake , really .
Stanley admitted there was a brief moment when he was lost in desire , but he didn’t love her .
The person he cared about was Jessica . The person he wanted around was Jessica .
He didn’t want to be caught between two women . His relationship with Wendy should be over .
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Late at night , Cecelia heard a knock at the door . She quickly threw on a robe and went to open it . “ Who’s there ? ”
Standing outside was Wendy .
Wendy wasn’t carrying anything , except for the pale yellow vest that Glinda had given her . With a wry smile , Wendy looked at Cecelia and said , “ Cecelia , I have nowhere else to go . Can you take me in ? ”
Cecelia immediately pulled her inside . Noticing how cold Wendy’s hands were , Cecelia gently rubbed them . ” Wendy , what happened ? Why are you out here by yourself so late ? It’s not safe . ”
Wendy gave a faint smile . “ Today , Jessica threw herself down the stairs and told Stanley he couldn’t share a room with me , so I was kicked out . ”
Cecelia froze for a moment , then quickly pulled Wendy into a hug . “ Damn those two ! ”
Her eyes reddened as her voice caught in her throat . “ How could they treat you like this ? ”
The next day , Wendy went to Clavendale University to register . Cyril had already arranged everything , so it went smoothly . She was placed in the medical department , Class 12 .
Wendy sat in the back row alone . The students around her were friendly , and they introduced themselves .
Then , some of her classmates excitedly whispered , “ Guess what ? Professor Lincoln is coming to give us a lecture today . He’s obsessed with medicine and one of the most respected figures in the field ! ”
“ Professor Lincoln rarely gives lectures these days . They added this lecture at the last minute . We’re so lucky ! ” The professor they were talking about was Wendy’s apprentice , Cyril .
Wendy hadn’t slept well last night , and she was starting to feel the weight of exhaustion . She yawned and rested her head on the desk , trying to catch some sleep .
Before long , the once noisy classroom became silent . The students quickly settled into their seats as Cyril had arrived .
Cyril was highly respected both in the medical community and at Clavendale University , so he carried a natural authority with him . As he walked to the front of the room , he scanned the students . He was looking for Wendy .
This lecture had been added just for her .
Stanley was his nephew , and he had heard all about this wife of his . He was even more curious since Stanley had personally asked for his help because of her .
Cyril cleared his throat . “ Is Wendy , the new student , here ? ”
A few students pointed in her direction . “ Professor Lincoln , Wendy is over there . ”
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Cyril followed their gaze and spotted Wendy , asleep with her head on the desk .
He paused .
Since she was his nephew’s wife , Cyril felt he should show some respect . He walked down from the podium and stood next to Wendy . He cleared his throat again , louder this time .
Still , Wendy was so tired that she remained in a deep sleep and didn’t stir .
Cyril sighed .
He reluctantly tapped on the desk , which woke Wendy up .
She blinked her eyes , still groggy , and looked up at Cyril through her half – closed eyes .
Cyril studied her , but he noticed Wendy was also studying him .
He started to speak . “ So you’re- ”
But Wendy interrupted , “ You’re Cyril Lincoln ? ”
Cyril froze for a moment . All these years , he had been addressed with nothing but respect , always referred to as ” Professor Lincoln ” by everyone . It had been years since anyone dared to call him by his full name .
And yet , she had done just that .