Silent Dreams Never Die — Author: John Miller 384
Chapter 384 A Cold Rejection on Campus
Damian slumped back into the chair. He raised a hand and gave his own cheek a light, frustrated smack. “I hate how hung up on her I am.”
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Hearing this, Ruth let out a soft laugh. “The devoted ones don’t always get rewarded, you know. Sometimes the players come out ahead.”
Damian didn’t want to listen to such cynicism. He covered his ears childishly.
The motion made him think of Scarlett again–specifically, of how he’d bitten her earlobe hard before leaving.
Just the memory brought a slight, grim sense of satisfaction.
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Early the next morning, Sabrina emerged from the research lab, having finally wrapped up the preliminary phase of her project.
She had pulled an all–nighter, but the data had checked out, sparing her the nightmare of starting over.
Stepping into the hallway, she spotted Nolan not far off.
He seemed to have just come from Thomas‘ office. He held a document folder under his arm, and his long wool coat accentuated his tall, straight posture.
A thick, damp fog blanketed Rivergate in the winter morning, settling like a fine mist on Nolan’s shoulders.
He walked through the haze, his figure distinct and composed.
For a moment, Sabrina’s heart gave an involuntary flutter.
Before Nolan could reach the main doors, a young woman stepped into his path. “Nolan,” she
said.
She looked very young, with a sweet, earnest face.
Nolan stopped, “Can I help you?” he asked politely.
The girl held out a small, neatly wrapped package, her cheeks flushing. “Nolan, I… I made these cookies. I thought you might like to try them.”
Sabrina, watching from a short distance away, understood the gesture perfectly.
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Nolan clearly did too. Still, he offered a gentle but firm refusal. “That’s very kind, thank you. But I’m afraid I’m not much for sweets.”
With a brief, polite nod, he made to move past her.
It was then that Sabrina couldn’t contain herself any longer. She smoothed her hair and called out, “Nolan!”
Hearing her voice, he turned.
Seeing it was Sabrina, a flicker of surprise crossed his features, quickly replaced by cool detachment.
As he stood there, Sabrina walked slowly toward him. She was tall and carried herself with a confident grace that made the younger girl seem diminutive in comparison.
But Nolan’s gaze remained icy. “What is it?” he asked, his voice devoid of warmth.
It was obvious–his tone was even colder when addressing Sabrina than it had been with the cookie–bearing student.
Sabrina faltered slightly. His demeanor chipped away at her poised confidence. Yet she pressed on, tentatively. “I was wondering if you’d like to get something to eat?”
Nolan looked at her. “I prefer to eat alone,” he stated flatly.
The other girl hadn’t left, and Sabrina, undeterred, tried another angle. “Let me treat you. As a thank you for suggesting the research topic for my project.”
Nolan didn’t miss a beat, not even to avoid a potentially awkward implication. “Mr. Newman asked for my input. I was helping him, not you.” The distinction was clear and pointed.
The young student, who had initially felt overshadowed by Sabrina’s presence, now seemed almost reassured by Nolan’s bluntness toward her.
Seeing that he offered her no quarter, Sabrina’s composure finally cracked a little. “Nolan, you
He cut her off. “If there’s nothing else, I should be going.” He turned to leave.
Instinctively, Sabrina reached out and caught the sleeve of his coat. “Nolan,” she asked, her voice dropping, “do you despise me now?”
He turned back, his expression cold. “Yes.”
Sabrina froze, staring at him in disbelief.
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He met her gaze without flinching. “There was a time when I admired your talent. You played the piano beautifully–it was captivating. But the things you’ve done… I think you know them better than anyone. I don’t need to list them.”
Sabrina stood silent, rendered wordless.
Seeing no point in further conversation, Nolan turned again and walked out of the building.
Still unwilling to let it go, Sabrina called after his retreating figure, “Is it because of Scarlett? Is that why you hate me?”
Nolan didn’t answer. He didn’t even break his stride.
Watching his back disappear into the grey morning fog, a corrosive mix of anger and jealousy churned within Sabrina.
It was all because of Scarlett. Nolan, who had once regarded her with such appreciation, now looked at her with contempt.
She stood there for a long moment, her chest tight with fury.
Finally, forcing herself to calm down, she walked out of the main university gates into the misty morning.
The moment she stepped onto the sidewalk, she saw it–Vincent’s car, idling by the curb.
There was a time, not so long ago, when the sight of his car would have sent her hurrying toward it with eager anticipation.
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