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Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, Thomas rapped his knuckles on the podium, signaling the end of the discussion time. The classroom immediately fell silent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His eyes swept across the room before finally settling on Scarlett. \u201cYou seem unfamiliar. Please stand and answer the question.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s heart leaped into her throat at being called upon. Here she was, someone who hadn\u2019t even pursued graduate studies, sitting in a classroom full of PhD candidates-how could she not be nervous?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yet under Thomas\u2019 authoritative gaze, she rose to her feet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYour name?\u201d he inquired.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nervousness made her palms damp. \u201cScarlett.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thomas began scanning the attendance sheet, his finger moving down the list until he finally looked up with a frown. \u201cThere\u2019s no Scarlett registered here!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan spoke up then, \u201cThomas, Scarlett is here as my guest. She has long admired your work and hoped to attend one of your lectures.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Closing the attendance sheet with a definitive snap, Thomas shot Nolan a look of clear disapproval. \u201cThis is an academic classroom, not some casual gathering where one can bring whomever they please.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His remark, while directed at Nolan, clearly included Sabrina in its implication\u2014a formal lecture being repeatedly interrupted by unregistered attendees clearly displeased him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing Thomas\u2019 stern expression, Nolan knew better than to offer further explanation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett understood she had overstepped, but this was a precious opportunity she couldn\u2019t bear to waste. Taking a steadying breath, she began to articulate her approach to the medical dilemma.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her response was remarkably comprehensive, addressing nearly every possible scenario. She systematically compared different types of acute abdominal conditions, assessed their respective risks, and outlined appropriate management strategies for each.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Where Thomas\u2019 expression had been stony at first, a gradual smile began to emerge as Scarlett continued speaking.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Noticing the shift in Thomas\u2019 demeanor, Nolan gave Scarlett a discreet thumbs-up under the desk.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Scarlett concluded, spontaneous applause broke out across the lecture hall,\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina alone refrained from clapping, staring at Scarlet in stunned silence. Several points Scarlett had raised hadn\u2019t even occurred to her, yet they were delivered with such precision.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even Vincent found himself momentarily speechless, impressed by Scarlett\u2019s professional competence. This marked the first time he had ever considered her truly remarkable.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Though not from a medical background himself, her explanation had been so lucid and methodical that he could follow it perfectly. The unmistakable approval in Thomas\u2019 eyes confirmed her exceptional performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As the applause subsided, Thomas praised Scarlett\u2019s analysis-and actually used the word \u201cplease\u201d when\u00a0<\/p>\n
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inviting her to sit down. This simple courtesy, rarely extended to anyone, spoke volumes. Thomas didn\u2019t care about official student status; genuine talent was what earned his\u00a0<\/p>\n
respect.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Having been completely upstaged, Sabrina felt her anger surge. This wasn\u2019t mere envy-it was pure, unadulterated jealousy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Despite all her efforts to become Thomas\u2019 doctoral student, she had never once received his praise, only criticism.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yet Scarlett, attending for the first time as an auditor, had earned his commendation. The thought twisted something inside her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There was no way she would allow Scarlett to outshine her like this. Then she remembered-Scarlett hadn\u2019t even completed graduate studies. What qualifications did she truly have? Besides, one compliment meant little.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan had been discussing the question with Scarlett earlier; those insights likely came from him. A woman who had spent four years as a full-time housewife couldn\u2019t possibly possess such solid theoretical knowledge. Sabrina simply refused to believe it. Comforted by this reasoning, her mood improved considerably.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When the lecture concluded and Thomas departed, Scarlett and Nolan prepared to leave as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n
However, upon reaching the lobby, a voice called out to them. \u201cScarlett! Nolan!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
They turned to find Thomas, his hair now silvered with age. Time had etched its marks upon his face, yet his passion for medicine remained undiminished.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had dedicated most of his life to the medical field, continuing his work well into his sixties, long past conventional retirement age. He had never married or had children-medicine had been his life\u2019s sole commitment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Newman,\u201d Scarlett said respectfully.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan echoed the greeting, \u201cMr. Newman.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thomas approached and stood before Scarlett with an appreciative smile. \u201cWhere are you currently working?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett appeared slightly self-conscious. \u201cIt\u2019s nothing particularly remarkable, Mr. Newman.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His smile warm with curiosity, he pressed, \u201cThen, who was your academic supervisor?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s gaze dropped in mild embarrassment. \u201cI didn\u2019t pursue a doctoral degree. I\u2019m already working professionally.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thomas\u2019 expression showed a flicker of disappointment \u201cI see. Which department are you in now?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cPediatric surgery.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAh\u2026 That\u2019s a challenging field.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett offered a modest smile. \u201cOne grows accustomed to it in time.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Awakened Housewife: Ignore Betrayer\u2019s Begs\u00a0<\/p>\n
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