“Indeed, you may,” he affirmed, his voice decisive. “Truth be told, upon your graduation, I harbored a


    sense of remorse. A gifted designer such as yourself could have undoubtedly continued your studies.


    But circumstances demanded your attention to your ailing grandmother, so I respected your chosen


    path.”


    With this decree from Randolph, Millie secured permission to partake in lectures once more.


    “Mr. Hinks, I am grateful,” Millie conveyed, her gratitude sincere.


    The desire to continue her studies at Preagend University tugged at her even when circumstances


    constrained her path. The institution’s venerable legacy and illustrious reputation made it an


    aspirational destination for countless schrs.


    Circumstances altered her course when her grandmother’s ailment emerged, prompting her departure


    from the academic realm.


    Now, the prospect of returning and attending lectures anew was a cherished opportunity.


    Yet the undercurrents stirred as the realization dawned that, in theing two weeks, Marcus would


    stand as her instructor. An unsettled apprehension unfurled within her.


    After walking out of the president’s office, Millie looked at Marcus and said, “I have a lot of things to do.


    I won’t have the time to attend your sses.”


    The whole school had heard of Marcus. He was going to be a teacher, but he was also her husband. If


    she found herself in his ss, everyone would be talking about her. She didn’t want to go through that.


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    “Sorry, but you can’t go back on your words now. Just a reminder that you have to be serious and at


    your best in my ss. I won’t be partial or side with any of my students for any reason,” Marcus said


    with his hands in his suit pants.


    She was the only reason he agreed to the president’s request and now she didn’t want to attend the


    ss? She had to!


    Millie frowned at his words. Did he not hear what she said? Just then, Marcus caught Louis walking


    towards them. He didn’t like this man who walked around garbed in fancy clothes.


    When he focused his gaze on Millie again, his attitude and tone changed. “You muste to ss.


    You have no choice.”


    She was so active and willing to be Louis’ assistant, but refused toe to his ss.


    He wasn’t okay with that.


    Millie’s eyes went wide opened as she stared at him. Was that a threat?


    Louis finally got to them and cleared his throat, calling for their attention.


    “Excuse me.”


    Millie turned to look at him.


    “Millie, thank you for the speech you gave today. Can you wait here for me? I won’t be long. I want to


    treat you to a meal. I just need to see the president first.”


    Millie’s eyes subconsciously darted towards Marcus who seemed to be seething. She looked back at


    Louis and shook her head.


    “No, thanks.”