With them being back at the university, everything evoked different memories for Raeleigh.
Xanthus asked, "Are you uncomfortable?"
Raeleigh looked up at Xanthus and shook her head. "No, it just feels a little strange. Everything that happened in the past two months makes me feel like several years have passed. I could always remember the fire at the orphanage, and it struck terror in my heart every time I did. But those memories seem distant and forgettable now. On the contrary, what has happened in the past two months has left some indelible memories in me."
"I always thought that my world was a grayish color, but after these two months, I realized that it was black instead."
He felt sorry for her. He raised his hand to caress her head. "If you don't like this place, shall we leave?"
Gazing at him, she nodded.
"Let's go. You have to go to class, and I'll be busy with my work too." Xanthus brought Raeleigh into the campus. She then went to report her attendance before putting her luggage in the dorm.
When Raeleigh arrived, Rossie had not returned yet. Her dormitory was the same, but Rossie would be joining her, instead of Scarlette.
After cleaning up, Raeleigh turned on her laptop and read some lecture notes. Then, she went to the first assembly of the new semester.
There was nothing to do on the first day. The lecturers came over and said a few words to the students and the rest of the students' time was meant for them to get themselves settled and ready for the semester.
At around four in the afternoon, Raeleigh finally saw Rossie return. Following that, Zoron helped Rossie arrange her belongings. He stayed in the room for quite a while before leaving in the evening.
The day finally came to an end.
As soon as Raeleigh laid down in bed, she received a call from Jepherson, asking about her day.
"I'm fine."
"I will pay you a visit tomorrow with Santiago. I've been so busy at the company these past couple of days that I didn't even have free time to visit you."
When Raeleigh entered the campus, Jepherson was outside, but he didn't show himself. He knew that she didn't want to see him, so he never got out of his car.
Raeleigh glanced at Rossie, who was about to sleep. "My roommate is about to sleep. I shouldn't disturb her."
"Alright."
When Raeleigh ended the call, Jepherson stood up. He couldn't fall asleep on such a night.
Jepherson put his phone away and left the room. The weather was neither too hot nor too cold, so there wasn't a need for an additional coat.
After coming out of the room, Jepherson stood in the yard. Then, he followed the sound of the piano and headed for Ink Garden. When he reached there, he saw Stella in her wheelchair outside the house.
She had a tablet in her lap as she tapped away on the black and white keys, producing the sound of a playing piano.
Jepherson stopped in his tracks, watching her for a moment. He turned to leave when the song ended, but Stella stopped him. "What's wrong? You're leaving right after I finish playing?"
Jepherson paused and turned to look at Stella. "It was too loud."
With that, he left and a grin appeared on Stella's face. She knew that men were all stubborn, but it wouldn't last for long.
Alas, he still came to her.
Jepherson returned from Ink Garden and sat alone on the bed. He did not go to bed until late into the night.
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