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Chapter 19
Julian finally responded after a long silence:
“Speaking of which, I seem to have forgotten how many terrible things you did to Hazel.”
“Our methods were too lenient, which is why you still dare to ask for my help.”
Maverick’s voice was equally harsh: “Anyone who hurts Hazel deserves to suffer a hundred times worse!”
The call disconnected with a click.
Rose’s last hope shattered.
She couldn’t bear to become disfigured!
So, desperate, she used all her savings from the past year for surgery.
However, financial limitations meant that even after the procedures, she could never fully return to her former appearance.
Of course, that was a matter for later.
After withdrawing from Stanford, Julian and Maverick immediately enrolled in college prep courses.
Their decision quickly became the talk of the entire campus.
Everyone discussed how foolish they were–setting up an elaborate confession on the first day only to discover their intended recipient wasn’t even attending their university.
Some insiders even leaked Rose’s story, and whenever her name came up in conversation, it was accompanied by contempt, though she remained oblivious in her hospital bed.
Julian was confident that with his academic abilities, he could secure admission to Harvard next year without actually attending the prep courses–he was merely maintaining appearances.
Though Maverick’s grades weren’t as stellar as Julian’s, he wasn’t concerned either.
If he couldn’t match Julian academically, he could always hire private tutors.
So the two wasted no time heading to Cambridge.
At Harvard, Hazel was getting along wonderfully with her roommates. The campus environment was so idyllic that she’d nearly forgotten about Julian and Maverick.
As orientation week ended, her phone chimed.
Her roommates teased her immediately: “Is that gorgeous senior asking you out for dinner again?”
“When are you two finally getting together? Can we count on being invited to the celebration dinner?”
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The girls‘ excited chatter overlapped as they teased her, making Hazel’s cheeks flush with embarrassment.
Come on guys, I haven’t decided anything yet. Besides, he hasn’t even officially confessed his feelings Fm just thanking him for all his help”
After brushing off her roommates, Hazel changed into a sky blue dress and stood at the dormitory entrance, looking around but not seeing Aiden anywhere.
Just as she was beginning to wonder where he was, her orientation week leader appeared before her, holding a bouquet of red
“Um… Hazel. I’ve had feelings for you for a while. Would you consider being my girlfriend?” he stammered, his handsome face clearly showing his nervousness.
Behind him, several students started chanting: “Say yest Say yes!”
However, Hazel’s expression grew increasingly uncomfortable.
She couldn’t understand what had given him the wrong impression. Especially since during orientation week, he’d been particularly strict with her.
If that was his way of showing affection, she definitely didn’t need it!
She rejected him firmly: “I’m sorry, but I don’t have those feelings for you. I can’t be with you.”
The leader’s face darkened immediately. His lips moved slightly, about to say something more.
Just then, Aiden appeared behind Hazel, his warm hand resting politely on her shoulder.
“Hazel has already declined. Shouldn’t you be leaving?” he said calmly.
Seeing Aiden, the leader’s face turned ashen. Then he departed in dejection.
The crowd quickly dispersed as well.
Observing this, Hazel seemed surprised. “They all seem afraid of you.”
Aiden chuckled softly, his eyes crinkling slightly, resembling an old–world aristocrat.
“Of course–I’m technically one of their instructors. They should be intimidated.”
Hearing that, Hazel’s confusion deepened.
“Instructor? Aren’t you just one year ahead of me?”
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