Seth’s eyes glowed. “Marcus’ match?”

“Not him. It’s a few students he’s teaching.” Cordelia smiled.

“Oh, we have to go for sure! Let’s see how good the students are when they have such a stern teacher!”

“Mm, we’ll be expecting you!”

Cordelia sent Seth to the exit and carefully kept the photos when she returned to her office before diving back into work.

During this half a year of her marriage with Marcus, their relationship improved every day. Their jobs were stable as well, and they worked hard for each other.

Her mother was doing better with her illness, and Carter had left the trauma of being a bully victim, currently preparing for his exam to enroll in the university he wanted.

Each time she was in danger, it would always turn out alright—it was even a blessing in disguise sometimes.

Cordelia thought back to how her world was dark and lightless, like she was in an abyss half a year ago. The heavens probably could not bear to see her suffer so much, thus sending Marcus to save her, she mused.

She smiled, happiness evident from her dimples.

Cordelia came to the competition venue early in the weekend. The place filled up in a while.

Just like last time, Marcus put her right in the center.

and Seth came some time

this place is great!” Seth exclaimed. Watching the cheering crowd and enthusiastic athletes,

and precise. Their opponents could barely counter and kept retreating. As

and a hint of approval flashed in

These were Xyla’s photos.

the patients had below-average immune systems. In order to prevent germs

a month while the patients had to stay in the hospital the

see her mother whenever she pleased like she used to now. That was why Seth took photos occasionally—thanks to his duty’s convenience—and brought them to her, so

who’s taking care of her says that she’s behaving just like an ordinary person recently, whether it’s conversations or outdoor activities. I went through her medical record and asked her doctor too. Her recent

was undoubtedly great

don’t have too much authority, so I can’t always take you

say that.” Cordelia smiled gratefully. “These photos are

pressed his lips together. “I should be

“Thank me?”

a smile, “I’ve been going on dates with Linda recently… Heh, I know that you must have put in a lot of good words for me, right? Thank you,

the best. It was just

before smiling at him. “You

you didn’t organize the trip, I wouldn’t

strangers!” Cordelia beamed. She turned to pull the drawer open when she

in has a match this weekend. This is the ticket. Come with

eyes glowed.

him. It’s a few students he’s

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