NovelEnglishChapter 501 Being praised by her idol left Mandy so exhilarated she could barely string a sentence together.
She clung tightly to Claire's arm, her gaze fixed on her with growing admiration. The more she looked at Claire, the more she liked her though even Mandy herself couldn't explain exactly why.
It felt as if, somehow, she'd been destined to like Claire from the very beginning. It wasn't just because Claire was a genius; it was something deeper, a natural affinity that drew her in.
Mandy had grown up without a father-her mother had raised her alone. Because of this, kids at school used to mock her, calling her a "fatherless stray." It had left its mark on her, giving her a prickly side. Yet, whenever she was around Claire, she found herself unconsciously hiding away all those rough edges and negative emotions. With hopeful eyes, Mandy asked, "Claire, could I take a picture with you?" Claire didn't hesitate. Not only did she agree, but after they snapped the photo together, she even set it as the wallpaper on her own phone.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Cfindat the lab, Mandy. I'll be waiting for you," Claire said with a smile.
Everyone nearby stared in disbelief at Claire's obvious favoritism.
"My God, how lucky is Mandy? She actually caught the genius's eye!" "Seriously, that's the dream. Is this what they mean by 'great minds think alike'?" "We can only watch and be jealous, huh?" Surrounded by these awed whispers, Mandy felt a warm glow in her chest. She nodded firmly and declared, "Don't worry, Claire. I'll work as hard as I can and make sure I join you at the lab one day." The event ended on a high note.
Inspired by Claire, Mandy threw herself into her studies with even more determination. Even at the National Defense Polytechnic, where prodigies were everywhere, she stood out despite her young age.
Meanwhile, Claire was escorted out of the school by the principal and a small entourage. After such a long day, she was exhausted and longed for nothing more than to collapse onto her bed at home.
What she hadn't expected was to run into Adah the moment she stepped out of the car.
Although Claire no longer dwelled on the unspeakable things Adah had done to her in her previous life, that didn't mean she wanted to see her now. Sshadows just refused to fade.
"What are you doing here?" Claire asked flatly, not bothering to hide her irritation.
Adah flinched at the coldness in her voice. "Claire, I just wanted to-" "Enough. You're here to see me, aren't you?" Claire cut her off, her tone sharp. "Ms. Jones, you and I have nothing to do with each other anymore. I just want us to go our separate ways and live our own lives. Isn't that for the best?" "I won't bother you, and I don't want you coming around to bother me." "I hold grudges, always have. No matter how many lifetimes go by, I can't forgive or forget what you've done to me. I'm not above revenge, so for your own sake, don't show up in front ofagain. I can't O guarantee I'll keep my cool if you do." św Adah seemed crushed, staggering as if she might fall. With tears streaming down her face, she looked every bit the picture of heartbreak-a sight that would easily win the sympathy of any onlooker.
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But Claire only found her theatrics repulsive. In her previous life, every tthe Linwoods Hurther, Adah would put on this act, as if she were the real victim. Yet it was Claire who'd been left scarred and shattered.
"Enough!" Claire snapped, her patience worn thin.
"Adah, save your tears. They only make you look insincere."
"This is the last warning I'll give you: I don't want to see you, and I don't want you bothering my parents. This is your last chance. If you caround again, don't blme for what happens next." Her parents were her one unbreakable boundary.
Adah's constant appearances at the Tempest family honly upset her parents -something Claire wouldn never tolerate. She wanted her mom and dad to be happy, free from the Linwoods' interference, now and always.
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