Dr. Lester told Tahlia, "Remember this, no woman other than Cornelia, who isn't related to him by blood, can get close to him."
Tahlia explained, "I had no other intentions, I was just worried he would fall, so instinctively I wanted to help him."
"He's a severe clean freak, if you touch him, he might even throw away his clothes. Why bring trouble upon yourself?" Dr. Lester said.
"I'll be careful, it won't happen again." Tahlia replied.
Dr. Lester looked at Tahlia and asked, "Is Cornelia really your biological sister?"
"What are you trying to say?" Tahlia retorted.
Dr. Lester replied, "Sometimes I feel like you two are somewhat alike, but other times not at all. It's a peculiar feeling."
"Cornelia is my real sister, don't worry. I would never disrespect her." Tahlia said.
"I trust you, of course." Dr. Lester said.
Tahlia scoffed, "You trust me? You're actually warning me to understand my place and not to harbor inappropriate thoughts about President Hartley."
Dr. Lester replied, "The fact that you realize this shows that you're rational, not a spoiled little princess."
Tahlia calmly said, "Even flowers grown in a greenhouse have different species, and they don't all last the same amount of time."
"I get it." Dr. Lester said.
Tahlia suddenly stopped and looked at Dr. Lester seriously. "Dr. Lester, I want to ask you a question and I hope you can answer me honestly."
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