Chapter 26
Cindy''s soft face visibly stiffened after hearing my response. She couldn''t seem to find any words to say for a long while.
Bruce, who was standing next to her, couldn''t bear to watch and gave me a slight nce before saying, "You are who you are. You don''t need to learn
from anyone else.”
When Bruce said "anyone else”, his sharp gazended on my face. His implication was clear.
Cindy looked at him with surprise and delight, her eyshes fluttering. She seemed to be moved.
Not wanting to waste time on this romantic drama. I said goodbye to them and turned to leave.
Eventually. I found the dry cleaner''s that Cindy had mentioned.
At 3:00 pm. I received a call from the dry cleaner''s owner, informing me that the suit was ready.
After a moment''s hesitation, I dialed Dous'' number.
The call was quickly answered, and I heard Dous’ muffled voice asking, "Nancy, is something wrong?"
He sounded nervous.
It urred to me that this call might be ill-timed, so I said apologetically, "Are you free tonight? Your jacket is ready. and I''ll bring it over.”
"Yes," Dous replied decisively. "How about after 6:00 pm?"
"Alright."
After setting the time, I arrived at Nicox University with the suit jacket in hand.Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org.
Even though it had only been two years, being in this ce where Bruce and I had spent our youth gave me a sense of being in a different world.
Outside the teaching building, Dous, wearing a light brown trench coat, walked toward me. He panted slightly. "Have you been waiting long?"
"No." I handed over the suit jacket and asked, "I hope I didn''t disturb your work?”
Dous gave me a disapproving look and said, "Have you been coding until you''re confused? It''s quitting time now."
I thought it would be rude to leave just like that, so I said, "Well then, Dous, let me treat you to dinner.”
Dous smiled happily. “I''d love to."
To my surprise, Dous led me to the student cafeteria.
“Mushroom chicken?"
I was a little surprised. That was my favorite dish during my college days—affordable, with a generous portion. But how did Dous know?
As we sat down, Dous even got me an extra cup of hot milk.
"Dous, are you trying to save money for me?"
Dous handed me disposable cutlery and said, "Not really. I''ve just been craving this dish for a while.”
Seeing that I was silent, he reminded me, "Make sure you finish your food and your milk, alright?”
Suddenly, a memory shed through
my mind. Duriig our college years,
Dous always held a disciplinary ~
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morniag exercises, earning hinathe
yful nickname '' ‘Mammy Doug’
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Dous looked at me confusedly, and I exined, "I just remembered your glorious history of taking care of our ssmates.
As soon as I finished speaking, Dous suddenly flicked my forehead lightly. "Nancy Fisher, focus on your meal.”
After the meal, I headed back to the office. When I stepped inside, I unexpectedly ran into Bruce.
I quickly took a step back, but I could hear the icy tone in his voice as he asked, "Done with your date?"
Date? I was confused.
Just then, Cindy walked out with a.~
shoulderbag. When she saw me, fer
eyes flickered before she smiled and
said,"Nance, are you dating x
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She was calling Dous "Professor Irvin." But why the sudden change in address?
"We..."
‘I get it,” Cifdy interrupted before I
could finish and winked at me. ‘It''s
been ahot topic on the forum, ￠
sayitig that you and Professor Irvin
area match made in heaven."
I didn''t know how my visit to Nicox University turned into such a rumor, but considering Dous, I still exined, "Dous and I are just friends."