reduced to brief encounters that happened only once in a while. Each time he saw her agai

self with strength and brilliance. People couldn't ignore her presence. The i

gered in his mi

image he had always held of her

ill, the rumors that circulated were enough to make him suspicious. W

is remarkable, and it's never too late to return to where you left off. Don't forget, you wer

used voice, "If he heard you say that, he'd probably laugh an

ht a different expression to her face. His comments had alw

as attending the ceremony to

rritated with us, his former students, since

Memories returned of the years she spent under that strict guidance, work

," Beckett said wi

the coffee cup. She drew in a long

rig

e studied. It was a world that fascinated her completely, a place where she truly thrived. Yet because

oad ahead would be filled with obstacles. Still, she believed

en you'll start?" Becket

need to finish..." Samira admit

t replied easily. "Th

a while longer until Beck

"He's a real prodigy who just came back to town. We have a me

k her head, her to

't know your team yet

ckett said with a

, Declan's sister, walking toward her. Samira recognized her immediately. She had seen

e," Samira gre

responding. Her brows drew together sl

oing here?" she

niversity anniversary celeb

ersity's graduates. The event mainly welcomed professors, current students, and notable alumni. In her

wouldn't do anything that could damage the Whitmore family's reputation. Thinking about her son, she spoke without

nstantly absorbed in her career, the boy had grown temperamental and rebellious. Although he enjoyed Samira'

way for Declan and tolerated the boy's lack of respect. Now that she had decided

I'm busy tomorrow,"

that chapter and direct her energy toward her career in

request, especially one coming from the Whitmore family. After a moment, Brielle convinced herself that Sami

even here. What could p

sn't entirely wrong. For years, her world revolved around Declan and Kylie alone. She

life, however, ha

ng, several people approache

Whit

them glanced at Samira with curiosity

, Brielle answered

fri

press the matter any further. A few of them still cast curious glances at Samira, drawn

urt her. Now, it only stirred a faint sadness. U

r trip. The little girl had fallen asleep before the pl

oor slightly open. The room lay in darkness. After pla

h their luggage and of

e left for a

mething that would keep her away for two weeks. He frowned slightly but said nothing mor