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Claude went to the cashier, his movement casual and cordial-a far cry
from the way Tyler carried himself. The latter would always carry
himself with the grace of an aristocrat.
Claude's smile seemed unbreakable, as if nothing could dampen his
spirits. Returning to Olivia's side, he suggested, âCome on, we can
hang out together a little while longer, right?â
Olivia was stunned. She didnât expect that.
âI heard the scenery around your campus is beautiful. I'm supposed to
wait for Soof to finish her class, anyway.â
Olivia was more than happy to keep his company. She gladly agreed,
eager to delay her return to
Sandalwood Palace.
Leading him around the campus, she introduced him to various sights
and foods.
Claude had been away from city life for long enough that he found all
of them interesting. He chuckled, clearly in good spirits. Olivia was just
as happy.
As they strolled along the outer wall, a bike whizzed past Olivia,
prompting Claude to instinctively pull her close, her body colliding with
his chest.
A familiar floral scent enveloped Olivia, reminiscent of gardenias from
her childhood.
Claude, caught off guard by his own protective gesture, quickly
released her and asked, âAre you okay? You're not hurt, are you?"
Still processing the moment, Olivia checked herself for injuries, feeling
more grateful than embarrassed. She shook her head. âI'm fine."
âLet's switch places. You can walk closer to the wall,â Claude
suggested gently.
Meanwhile, on his usual route, Tyler spotted Olivia walking with
someone else. Recognizing the figure as Claude Pearce, he instructed
the driver to stop.
Observing them for a while, Tyler narrowed his eyes, his thoughts
unreadable,
Half an hour later, it was almost time for Sophie's class to end. âI gotta
return to the lab,â Olivia said.
Claude understood her commitments and bid her farewell. âGoodbye
for now then. See ya!â
âSame to you!â Olivia replied, chuckling as she headed back into the
academy.
Tyler's eyes followed her.
âShall we move on, Mr. Tyler?â the driver asked.
âLet's go.
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It was time for Olivia to return to Sandalwood Palace, but she decided
to stay a little longer in the lab
until 10 pm.
Tyler, meanwhile, had begun to wait in the hall back in Sandalwood
Palace.