From Rivalry to Romance: The Game of Hearts

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"Okay, then I am

njoy walking, but you still have to accompany Michael. You cannot be late for a job inte

lab coat onto the sofa and sat at the table for breakfast. He ignored me as if I didn't exist for him.

fast; I'll be waiting for you outside in the c

g around and shoving a pi

ed away as soon as I got inside. The morning rush was in full swing when we entered the throng of people on the streets. Everything seemed active as the sounds of people conversing and cars honking permeated the atmosphere. I put my

. A few people were walking around outside, and some were inside receiving their health exams. The sun was just beginning to rise above the buildings, glistening off the windows that looked out onto the

oking at me through his sunglass

his duty?" I thought to myself. "Earlier he was running late." I sighed and rolled my eyes. When I entered the office, I noted the same silent and serene atmosphere that I had expe

, explaining the reason for my visit. She nodded with the same warm grin, but I couldn't tell if it was genuine or not. She picked up the phone and called the number. After a few seconds, she spoke, took my name, and explained why

t grin and strolled over to the sofa. I waited patiently for 5 minutes in the waiting area, and he still hadn't come out. I'm getting nervous, and I'm not sure what to do with myself. It felt like ten minutes had passed when

s stunned the moment I saw it. I didn't expect to find it here. I noticed the nameplate outside the office wall, which stated "Assistant Prof. Dr Marcus Lorenzo, Head of the Department." My head froze when I saw this name after a year. My hands

ide the office. I instantly sat in a chair facing him, trying not to stare at my reflection in the window behind me. This escalated the situation, and to mak

scoundrel in my mind, but I merely responded with a tiny bow head before answering him."I am fine and very well thank you." I responded with a phony smile. He grinned slig

ou going to ask me a question?" I in