Chapter 12
Morning sunlight streamed through the library windows, Illuminating Jordan as she sat by the window, deeply focused on her book. Her pen moved rapidly mass her notebook, learing neat rows of notes
Miss Hayes, here so early again?”
A pride voice came from beside her, Jordan looked up in see Ensmett smiling as he stood by her table, holding a steaming cup of hot chocolate
“Professor Calloway, she started to rise, but he gently pressed her had into her seal
No need for formalities. I brought this for you,” Emmett placed the hot chocolate before her. “Tve noticed porre always the first one in the library. Remember in rest properly.“]
Jordin scerpted the warm drink, its heat transferring to her fingertips, she took a sip the sweetness was perfect, just how she liked it.)
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Thank you, Professor,” she said softly, her lips curving into a small smile
Emmett sat down across from her, opening his lesson plans, Teel free to ask if you have any questions.“]
This scene
scene had become almost daily. Since her enrollment, Tamment would appear during her study sessions, sometimes bringing a warm drink, sometimes just spriedly reading with her. Initially Jordan had been nervous, but gradually, she began to welcome this warmth.]
A bright female voice shattered the library’s tranquility
A girl with a bouncy ponytail rashed over, throwing her arms around jordan’s shoulders. Knew Ed find you here! Quick come to the lab–Profesor Warner is Jooking for you!”
This was her roommate, bubbly and outgoing, who had treated jordan as her best friend from day one
Trofessor Warner is looking for me?” Jordan asked, surprised.
“Yes, yes!” Her roommate proudly lifted her chin, as if the praise was for hot, Your expertinent report was selected as an exemplary model! The professor wants you to be his teaching assistant |
Jordan’s eyes lit up. This was the first time she’d felt the joy of recognition
Lettsund up with a sade “You should go. Don’t keep the professor waiting.”
Walking along the tree–lined campus path, her roommate chattered non–stop. “You know what? Everyone in the department is calling you the girl genius! You we
0 only just started here like the rest of us, int you can already understand those complex research papers…
jordan lastened to her friend’s praise, a warm current flowing through her. This was something she’d never experienced before–being valued, appreciated, and prouinely towed for
Meanwhile, in another part of the city. Maxwell still had no news of jordan, an inexplicable unesse groeing within him.]
“ManTM” Vanessa’s shrill cry interrupted his thoughts.||
(the burst into his office, dinging to his “I just saw the CUTEST dress it’s the latest style, super trendy right now. Take me shopping pretty please?“]
Marwell looked dosya at Vanessa’s vibrant Lace, trying to recapture that familiar feeling of indulgence, but found his emotions strangely flat.]
I have code work to do,” he attempted to racuse himself ||
No way Valessa pouted her eyes glistening with tears. “You have spent time with me in agest Are you sill thinking about jordan?”
Maxwell’s expression instantly cooled. “Don’t be ridicule. Why would I think about her?“)]
A shadow of malice flickered across Vanessas eyes, quickly replaced by a sweet side. Then it’s settled–you’re taking use shopping this weekend ||
How are you finding school? 1 should visit to Maxwell di cot, changing the subject instead []
Maxwell didn’t think much of it, simply nodding, though his thoughts drifted again to that still missing person.
Where could she possibly be now?
