Chapter 27
The girl’s eyes sparkled with excitement, and she looked thrilled beyond words.
Sarah couldn’t help but smile. “Yes, that’s me. I never expected the professors would wait for my return.”
As her words sank in, the crowd erupted in amazement, especially the psychology students.
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Everyone in the department knew about the legendary senior student – not just academically brilliant, but clinically gifted beyond precedent. A once–in–a–generation talent. When she’d been forced to leave just before graduation, declaring she wouldn’t be returning, all the professors, even the dean, had come together to grant her an indefinite academic leave, hoping she’d someday come back.
It was something completely unprecedented.
It was their way of saying how much they valued her.
Remembering those days, Sarah’s eyes softened with warmth.
The students around her were buzzing with excitement.
“So it’s really her? I can’t believe it! I even had the chance to read one of her papers–it’s a masterpiece!”
“If Sarah is really that legendary student, then she’s overqualified! She could be a licensed counselor anywhere, let alone here as a college counselor. Her talent and experience are legendary. I even heard she once worked with the police to help solve cases!”
“My idol is now my teacher! This is incredible! Ever since the professor showed us her exam papers, I’ve dreamed of meeting her,
and now it’s actually Sarah…”
As the tide of admiration shifted toward Sarah, the students looked at her with awe. Lucy, however, was livid, glaring furiously at the round–faced girl.
any proof!
“You’re saying she’s that legendary senior? You must be blind if you can’t even tell people apart. You don’t have an You’re just helping her use that legend as a cover!”
Lucy simply couldn’t believe Sarah could be that brilliant. If she were, how could she have endured so much humiliation in the
Chancer family for all those years?
The round–faced girl’s cheeks turned red, clearly upset. “You’re lying! I’m telling the truth–Sarah *is* that legendary student!”
“Oh really?” Lucy scoffed, crossing her arms. “Then let her prove it.”
Sarah said nothing, just giving Lucy a cool glance. She could provide proof if she wanted, but she didn’t see the need to disturb her professors over petty accusations from the Chancer family’s foolish daughter.
Seeing Sarah’s silence, Lucy took it as a sign she had no proof, and her confidence grew. “What’s wrong? Can’t prove you’re this supposed legend? Trying to steal someone else’s identity…”
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“Who said she can’t prove it?”
A dignified, raspy voice cut through the crowd. Everyone turned, their eyes landing on a scholarly, refined middle–aged man who was now looking at Sarah.
“Oh my gosh! Professor Carter’s here!” someone whispered.
It was Dr Barrett Carter, the beloved vice–dean of the psychology department. Respected and admired by countless students, he was often called a “mentor figure” for his wisdom and kindness.
Professor Carter approached the group, looking at Sarah with warmth and pride. “You’ve finally come back.”
“Professor,” Sarah replied softly, her voice filled with respect.
Seeing the approving expression on her former mentor’s face stirred mixed emotions in her. She couldn’t help but feel a pang of
regret.
How foolish she’d been to throw away so much potential for a marriage that was never worth it. If she hadn’t wasted all those
years with the Chancer family, sacrificing her dreams for a man, how different might her life have been now?
