Chapter 4

I turned around, and froze.

It was my mentor, Professor Peterson, a titan in the medical field.

Ignoring the champagne on my face, I rushed to greet him.

"Professor, what brings you here?"

My mentor was the person I respected most. He had written my recommendation letter when I went abroad for advanced studies.

He was like a father and a mentor to me.

Professor Peterson patted my hand and sighed.

"I heard a junior colleague was celebrating her marriage. I thought I'd come to offer my congratulations."

"I never imagined..."

His gaze swept over the rotten cucumbers and Tiffany,…