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The moment Nolan entered the lecture hall, students seated nearby greeted him respectfully as \u201csenior\u201d. Though curious glances drifted toward Scarlett, Nolan responded with nothing more than a faint smile, offering no explanation about his companion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thomas, advanced in years, detested unnecessary noise-especially with class about to begin. While Nolan acknowledged the greetings politely, he immediately fell silent, knowing better than to test the professor\u2019s patience. Around Thomas, Nolan always knew where to draw the line.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Right on the hour, Thomas entered carrying a thermos, wearing reading glasses, and clutching a stack of files under his arm, his formal jacket lending him an air of academic solemnity.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His teaching methods stood in stark contrast to modern approaches-no projectors, no textbooks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After placing the attendance sheet on the podium, he adjusted his glasses and slowly scanned the classroom. His gaze paused when it reached Nolan, then shifted to Scarlett seated beside him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just as he seemed about to inquire, a soft voice called from the doorway. \u201cMr. Newman.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
All eyes turned to find Sabrina standing at the entrance. She was late-an offense Thomas particularly despised.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He stared at her for several seconds, neither inviting her in nor wasting breath on reprimands. His rules had been clearly established from day one; he saw no need to repeat them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then Vincent appeared behind Sabrina, hands casually fucked in his pockets, his relaxed demeanor belying the subtle authority in his eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While Thomas could disregard Sabrina, ignoring Vincent wasn\u2019t an option. Though the medical school\u2019s academic reputation rested on Thomas\u2019 teachings, its research laboratories depended heavily on Vincent\u2019s financial backing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing Vincent\u2019s clear support of Sabrina, Thomas decided this wasn\u2019t a battle worth fighting. Swallowing his displeasure for the institution\u2019s sake, he finally said, \u201cCome in.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina gave a slight nod. \u201cThank you, Mr. Newman.\u201d Taking Vincent\u2019s hand, she entered the lecture hall.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With no available seats in the back, they had no choice but to take empty spots in the front row. Sabrina noticed Nolan and moved to sit beside him, only to freeze when she saw Scarlett, her eyes clouded with confusion and suspicion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent\u2019s gaze also fell upon Scarlett seated so closely beside Nolan, immediately bringing Daniel\u2019s words to mind. Was it possible Scarlett was actually having an affir?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, Sabrina tugged gently at his sleeve and whispered, \u201cVincent, let\u2019s just sit down.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a final glance at Thomas\u2019 visibly displeased expression. Vincent reluctantly took his seat.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Suppressing his irritation, Thomas resumed his lecture\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina now sat beside Nolan, with Scarlett and Vincent flanking them on either side.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett paid no attention to either Vincent or Sabrina, er focus entirely absorbed by Thomas\u2019 lecture as she diligently took notes. Even if she might never need his knowledge, she believed additional learning\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Nolan had never been particularly close to Sabrina, and since discovering Vincent was Scarlett\u2019s husband, he\u2019d consciously maintained his distance. Thus, when Sabrina sat beside him, he didn\u2019t even offer a perfunctory smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Beneath the desk, Vincent busily handled work matters on his phone while Sabrina listened intently to the lecture.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s attention faithfully followed Thomas\u2019 movements around the classroom-which was how she inadvertently caught sight of her husband.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He always claimed to be so busy, yet here he was, willing to accompany Sabrina to a lecture. So much for his pressing schedule-it had clearly just been excuses.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A bitter smile touched Scarlett\u2019s lips before she returned to her note-taking.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As the lecture neared its conclusion, Thomas took a sip of water and surveyed the students. \u201cNext, I\u2019ll call on someone to answer this. If a patient presents with both a surgical contraindication-such as a severe bleeding disorder-and a life-threatening acute abdominal condition, how would you construct a risk stratification model? Integrate different clinical scenarios and propose a decision-making process. You have three minutes for discussion.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The classroom immediately erupted into animated discussion. Since Vincent wasn\u2019t a medical student, Sabrina promptly turned to Nolan. \u201cNolan, shall we discuss this together?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Nolan didn\u2019t respond, instead turning directly to Scarlett to begin their discussion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina stiffened, her smile vanishing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett noticed Sabrina\u2019s attempt to engage Nolan and felt a surge of gratitude toward him for his clear loyalty.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It takes two to tango, she thought, and Sabrina was certainly no innocent party. She knew Vincent had a wife and daughter yet still chose to become involved-Scarlett had never considered her a decent person.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thus, during the three-minute discussion period, Sabrina found herself conspicuously without a partner.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent immediately noticed Sabrina\u2019s discomfort. Learing closer, he murmured, \u201cWould you like to leave?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina shook her head, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Beneath the desk, Vincent gave her hand a gentle, reassuring squeeze, as if to say everything would be alright.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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