Chapter 0015
After that, Hansel got into his car and sped off.
Pissed, Winter stomped her feet. She burst out in anger, scolding, Look at him! What a jerk! Scumbag! A piece of trash! How frustrating!
She grabbed Marshalls collar. Im telling you, Mimi will never, ever return to him this time. Never!
Marshall frantically comforted her. Yes, of course. You should calm down...
But was that possible? Hansel had looked so confident and determined. He must have a reason to back his judgment.
Marshall sneaked a glance at Winter. If only she could be as loyal to men as she was to her best friend...
He stopped himself from thinking any further. That idea was simply too
farfetched to come true.
Hansel received a call while driving. Since he was in a foul mood, he spoke coldly. What is it?
Dear, I recently found a hidden gem. They have really succulent crabs. Its Saturday tomorrow; lets try it out tomorrow, shall we? Ingrids crisp, cheerful voice came through the phone.
She knew Hansel loved seafood, so she catered to his tastes.
Besides, they hadnt contacted each other since last night, and that made her anxious. Because of that, shed stopped being reserved and called him first.
Most of the time, Hansel had been the one planning their dates. Shed only needed to bashfully decline a few times before eventually agreeing to his plans in a reserved manner.
But things had been different recently. Hansel hadnt contacted her as frequently, and his texts had been short and simple. Sometimes, he wouldnt even reply to her.
11 she added why, hed say he was busy
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Saterday? Im busy
Ingrids grip on her phone tightened, and her lips paled. Its fine if youre bury termorrow. We can go on Sunday
I said Im busy. Im hanging up. Hansel ended the call right after that.
Ingrid stared at her phone, anxiety washing over her once again.
No way! Shed finally managed to become Hansels official girlfriend after so much effort. She couldnt give in just like that!
As the sun set, Paul and Miranda bid Christine goodbye.
How can the day be so short? Christine looked up at the sky, feeling reluctant to part. Perhaps you two could have dinner with me before heading back?
Paul replied, Perhaps not. I have to go to the lab.
Miranda shook her head too. We can always do that some other day.
Alright. Goodbye, then. Be careful on the road. She turned to Miranda. Come visit me more often when youre free, okay?
Miranda immediately agreed, Sure!
Oh, right. There are two documents and several books on the table. Take them back with you; you left them behind back then.
Miranda had taken up bioinformatics as her major and had used to look into bioinformatics algorithms.
Before shed graduated, shed been working on a thesis shed planned to submit to the SCI Journal. To think Christine had kept it for her all these years
Miranda was touched. Dr. Young, I
Alright, now. You should get going. Oh, dont forget to take the food
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container on the table. I washed it.
Miranda was stunned.
Christine expressed her displeasure, saying, You didnt even visit me in the hospital, even though you were already there. All you left was a food
container. I was bloated from the meal.
Miranda blushed. I wont do that anymore.
On the way back, Miranda felt too embarrassed to ask Paul to drop her off at the apartment since she knew he was busy.
So, she suggested getting off at Bedford Colleges entrance. It wasnt far, anyway. It was just like taking a stroll.
Paul nodded. Alright.
When Hansel saw a figure at his mansions entrance, he held his breath. But soon, his heart fell back into place when he saw who it was. Ingy.
Hans, youre back? Ingrid sprung to her feet in surprise. Her eyes sparkled as she gazed at him.
What are you doing here?
I was waiting for you. You said you were busy when I called earlier, so I could only come over after you got off work. Am I bothering you? she asked
tentatively, seemingly nervous.
Not at all. Hansel slowly shook his head.
Thats great! Her smile reappeared but quickly fell. Hans, Im hungry... Bashful, Ingrid lowered her head and puffed her cheeks.
Come on, Ill take you out for dinner.
Sure!
They went to a Jovanian restaurant. Hansel didnt eat much, but Ingrid enjoyed the meal. It was evident that t
Ingrid nodded and hummed in agreement.
Lets go. Ill take you back to your college dorm.
Okay.
The restaurant was near the National University of Technology. They got there in less than ten minutes, and Hansel parked by the roadside.
Ingrid paused before she got out. Turning to him, she asked, Arent your going to see me off?
Sure, Hansel agreed.
The night classes had just ended. Students flocked out of the college in search of food.
Ingrid was acknowledged as the campus belle, so her presence invited curious glances. It was more so since a dashing, elegant gentleman was walking beside her.
As though unaware of the crowds whispers, Ingrid turned to look at Hansel.. With a charming smile, she asked, Perhaps I should introduce you to my roommates someday? Theyre really eager to know you.
That was an understatement; the entire college was keen to know who her official boyfriend was.
When Miranda had still been with Hansel and Ingrid hadnt been his girlfriend yet, Ingrid hadnt dared to show him off in public.
But things were different now. Hed promised to make their relationship official and kept that promise. Now, she no longer had to keep him a secret.
Hansel didnt answer her. He wasnt interested in meeting her roommates.
However, Ingrid didnt seem to notice his aloof attitude. She merely smiled and continued, This is great, Hans. Every minute with you feels joyful.
Immediately after, she turned to face him. Before he could react, she jumped. Her ponytail swayed and formed a gentle curve in the air as she planted at tender kiss on his lips.
There was an uproar.
The rumors are true. Ingrid has a boyfriend!
Oh gosh! Its just like a scene from the movies!
Ingrid is so beautiful, and her boyfriend is super goodlooking.
They are a match made in heaven! Im rooting for them!
It just so happened that Miranda was standing right behind the crowd. She hadnt intended to witness the scene, but the commotion attracted her attention when shed passed by the college.
What a coincidence.
Hansel came to his senses and stared at Ingrid, who was smiling. Suddenly, a different pair of similarly dazzling eyes came to his mind.
Years ago, another woman had gazed at him the same way during the graduation ceremony at Bedford College.
Her eyes had sparkled, and her smile had been blinding. Hansel, I choose you, and I wont regret it.
That memory had been embedded in the deepest chasm of his mind, and he thought hed long forgotten it. Now, it reemerged without a warning and landed a heavy blow on his heart.
Instinctively, he stepped back and put some distance between himself and Ingrid.
Hans? You- Ingrid was puzzled.
Hansel said, Its late. You should go in now.