Ella zipped up her bag before lifting her head to meet his gaze. “Alright, I believe you.”
But her answer did not calm him down. She is way too calm. She should not react like this. He thought.
He grabbed Ella's wrist. His face was grim. "If you're angry, just let it out. Why do you talk like this?"
“You're hurting me.” Ella struggled desperately to pull her hand away, but he only tightened his grip.
Finally, she broke down and shouted, “I'm not angry! I know you're just colleagues! You're close to her because you share more common ground—you're fellow disciples and she can help you more with your research...”
Every word she said now was the same one Danny had once said to her and now she was throwing them back at him.
While he stood there frozen, she pushed him away and ran out.
Downstairs, she caught sight of Danny's car. Inside it, Sarah, who was sitting in the passenger seat, was applying lipstick.
This reminded her of the first time she'd found lipstick and confronted him. Back then, Danny had only responded impatiently, "Why are you making such a big deal over a lipstick? Sarah and I are just dedicated to researching. Why must you turn us into adulterers? You clearly haven't read enough books. Your head's filled with nothing but trash."
She tore her gaze away and climbed into her professor's car.
Today, she was attending an academic seminar with her mentor. Their lab’s recent research breakthrough had drawn a lot of attention and as one of the main project leaders, she couldn’t decline the invitation.
What she had not anticipated was that Danny and Sarah also appeared there.
The moment he appeared, he captured everyone's attention, drawing one person after another to have a conversation with him.
Sarah stood beside him and anyone watching would have to admit they made a perfect match.
Ella did not plan to get closer to eavesdrop, but the crowd pushed her forward.
“It seems that I have never seen Dr. Sinclair's wife. It seems only Professor Palmer has always been by your side. You can bring your wife over for us to meet next time."
Ella heard someone ask him.
Someone nearby chimed in, “Yes, Dr. Sinclair, you're so accomplished, your wife must be extraordinary too. What field does she research in?”
Danny paused for a moment, then smiled faintly. “My wife is rather uncultured and unsophisticated. She's not quite suited for occasions like this.”