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.

Seth came some

athletes, he felt like he had entered

Marcus’ students. Their strikes were fast, brutal, and precise. Their opponents could barely counter

instructor, Marcus calmly sat backstage, and a hint of approval flashed in his

These were Xyla’s photos.

the patients had below-average immune systems. In order to prevent germs and viruses brought in through family visitations, the hospital

visit once a month while the patients had to stay in the hospital the rest of

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 she knew that

“The nurse 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

was undoubtedly great news

too much authority, so I can’t always

say that.” Cordelia smiled gratefully. “These photos are wonderful! Dr. Stafford, thank you so

courteous.” Seth pressed his lips together. “I should be thanking

“Thank me?”

was a little embarrassed but scratched his head and replied with a smile, “I’ve been going on dates with Linda recently… Heh, I know that you must have put in a

Linda the best. It was just that she did not know if Linda had told him about…

smiling at him. “You have yourself

trip, I

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

Come with

eyes glowed.

him. It’s a few students

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