Ansel was not one to be trifled with , and he raised his fist and punched back at Dempsey .
“Hit me? Who do you think you are?” He cursed as he started to fight, “When she and I were making love, you didn’t even know where you were…”
Dempsey blocked his swinging fist. Compared to Ansel ‘s anger and frustration, he seemed calmer and more rational, but that was only possible if you ignored the coldness in his eyes.
“What about you? Who are you? An ex-boyfriend who keeps pestering me after we broke up, or a rapist ?”
Dempsey said was like a sharp knife, piercing Ansel’s pain point.
“You’re looking for death??” He exerted force suddenly, trying to pull out his fist.
However, Dempsey held his hand tightly and did not move.
“Enough!” Myrna had completely recovered at this moment. She stood up from the sofa, holding the coat given by Dempsey in her trembling hands , without even looking at Ansel .
She turned to Dempsey , head bowed. ” Professor Dempsey , I’m sorry to have you witness such a terrible scene.”
Dempsey frowned: “Do we need to call the police?”
Myrna was silent for a while, “… Forget it. Let’s go.”
“Okay.” Dempsey respected her opinion and didn’t want to interfere in other people’s emotional entanglements.
“These are my books. I… don’t have the strength right now. Could you please help me move them? Thank you.”
Dempsey bent down and picked up the sack on the ground with one hand, then helped Myrna away.
Ansel stood there, watching the two people leave, and kicked over the decorative potted plant at his feet in frustration.
In the car, Myrna watched the villa in the rearview mirror getting farther and farther away. Six years was neither long nor short.
When she first moved in, she was full of expectations for the future, decorating the villa together, arranging the garden together…
I never thought that this would be the result before I left.
After all, this villa will have nothing to do with her anymore.
The people inside have nothing to do with her anymore.
Myrna rolled down the car window and let the wind blow her long hair. She leaned back in her chair as if exhausted and closed her eyes quietly.
Dempsey also remained silent, occasionally observing her condition through the rearview mirror. When he found that Myrna had fallen asleep, he simply parked the car on the roadside near B University .
He said nothing, just stared out the window absentmindedly.
Myrna didn’t sleep well, but she was too tired, so she just closed her eyes and rested for a while.
Feeling the thoughtfulness in the man’s silence, she opened her eyes and looked at him with a complicated expression: “Just now… Thank you, you helped me again.”
Dempsey : ?? It?? s a piece of cake.??
Myrna pulled the corners of her lips, she wanted to thank him for more than that.
This time, and last time, no matter what she was like, he never tried to pry into her privacy, allowing her to retain her last bit of dignity.
?? Gu??????
A subtle sound was heard, and Myrna’s ears turned red as she covered her stomach.
She hadn’t eaten anything since morning. She was so emotional just now that she didn’t feel anything. But now that she had calmed down, she suddenly felt hungry.
Although she tried her best to cover it up, Dempsey heard it first.
“I think it’s been a while since you ‘ve eaten in the cafeteria at B University ? Do you want to relive it?”
Myrna blinked.
Fifteen minutes later, they got off the bus and walked to the cafeteria of B University .
University B is a century-old prestigious university. Its library and cafeteria are very recognizable, especially the cafeteria.
Myrna was still in school, there were three buildings, covering all major cuisines. In recent years, there have been many exchange students, and even a lot of foreign dishes have been introduced, with the main theme of “embracing all rivers and seas”.
Myrna was in school, her favorite food was from the second floor. The person who served the food was a round-faced auntie with a very cute smile . Every time she saw her, she would say a few words and then put a spoonful of meat into her plate.
From a distance, she saw the window where the aunt was.
Still the same as before.
Three years after graduation, she was not sure whether her aunt still remembered her.
Myrna lined up and walked over. The aunt was busy stirring the spoon. She didn’t say a word. But when she served the food, she felt the weight in her hands and smiled: “Thank you, aunt.”
Dempsey swiped his card and the two of them found a seat and sat down.
“I haven’t eaten it for a long time, and it tastes the same as before.”
The chef’s skills have not deteriorated after three years, and have even improved a lot.
Myrna recalled: “When I was in college, I often stayed in the lab and forgot to eat lunch. When I came out, it was almost 1:30 and there was not much food left, but the aunt would always leave a chicken drumstick for me.”
Dempsey was standing in line behind her just now. She remembered that the moment the aunt serving the vegetables saw her, the impatience on her face turned into a smile.
Myrna stumbled over the rice in her bowl and suddenly wanted to talk: “I don’t have a good relationship with my roommates. Apart from Joanna and Professor Thoreau , the cafeteria auntie is the kindest person to me.”
“Now, there is one more you.”
Dempsey paused.
Myrna : “School is still good. It is quiet, simple, and allows you to focus on one thing. Perhaps, retaking the postgraduate entrance examination is the best decision I have ever made.”
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After dinner, the two did not rush back, but just wandered around the campus.
Walking along the gravel road and through the grape trellises, a breeze blew towards them and the sparkling lake was visible in the distance. Myrna then realized that they had unknowingly arrived at the most beautiful Weiming Lake of B University .
The lotus season is over, but there are still many round lotus leaves left on the lake, which look quite elegant.
Myrna was a little tired, so she found a stone block to sit down. Dempsey followed her silently and sat next to her.
?? The wind here is so comfortable.??
She supported her hands behind her back, watching the lotus leaves floating slowly on the water, and her heart calmed down.
Dempsey : ” University B has been advocating environmental protection in the past two years, and it has been well implemented, so there is not much garbage in the lake. It is really comfortable to sit here and enjoy the breeze.”
Myrna was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke: “What happened just now…”
“He’s your ex-boyfriend, right?” Dempsey said.
Myrna turned to look at him.
The man pushed up his glasses and did not avoid her gaze: “Sorry, I accidentally overheard your conversation before I entered the study.”
Myrna curled her lips lightly, “Yeah, we just broke up, and it didn’t go well, sorry for the laugh.”
Dempsey ‘s eyes behind the glasses flashed with some understanding. Recalling the six years the man had mentioned during the argument, he suddenly had some guesses in his mind.
However, he didn’t have the habit of asking about other people’s private affairs. He just suddenly realized that the Baldwin he saw that day was not her boyfriend.
As the sun set, the two did not linger any longer and drove back to their residence.
Dempsey helped her carry the books to the doorstep. When they parted, he handed her a tube of ointment: “I bought this on the way. Apply some on it and it will heal faster.”
Myrna was stunned for a moment, guessing that he must have bought it when she was asleep. She took it, pursed her lips, and said, “Thank you.”