After graduating from university, Caroline went to Northornia for further studies, while N returned to Saintornia. It had been over four years since theyst met.


    N responded warmly and asked for the hotel’s location before. finding a nearby restaurant known for its specialty dishes.


    When N entered the restaurant around 6:00 p.m., she spotted a short–haired woman with a youthful face waving at her from a window seat. “N, over here!” N?velDrama.Org holds ? this.


    Seeing Caroline’s smile, N felt as if she had been transported back to her university days and couldn’t help but smile in return.


    Caroline had been a top student who continued her studies directly after earning her master’s degree. She hade to Saintornia with


    her advisor for a conference.


    After N took her seat, Caroline smiled and said, “N, you haven’t changed much since university.”


    “It’s you who haven’t changed. Seeing you reminds me of the days. you used to help me with experiments,” N replied.


    “Don’t mention it. You were the one helping me after that. By the way, where’s your husband? Why didn’t hee with you?” Caroline asked.


    N lowered her gaze and replied indifferently, “We’re divorced.”


    Caroline looked surprised, and a hint of guilt shed in her eyes. “I’m sorry, I didn’t know.”


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    In university, N would often workte in theb. No matter howte it was, rk woulde to pick her up and sometimes bring food for everyone in theb.


    The two of them, one handsome and the other beautiful, were considered the golden couple of the university.


    When N got married after graduation, Caroline had regretted not being able to attend their wedding. She never expected that the two would end up divorced.


    N shook her head. “It’s fine. It’s all in the past.”


    “Alright, let’s not dwell on it.” Caroline changed the subject, expressing some regret that N hadn’t worked in the pharmaceutical industry.


    Given N’s talent and hard work in theb during university, Caroline felt that if N hadn’t given up on continuing her studies and returned to Saintornia, her future would have been promising.


    N didn’t feel particrly regretful. This was the path she had chosen, and she didn’t need to romanticize the path she hadn’t taken.


    As dinner was ending, Caroline pulled an invitation from her bag and handed it to N.


    “N, part of the conference is about the research I’m currently working on. If you’re free, I’d love for you toe and listen,” she said.


    N took the invitation. “Sure. Thank you, Caroline.”


    Caroline sighed and continued. “N, there’s something I wasn’t


    going to say, but now that you’re divorced, I think you should reconsider your future. You’re still young and could look into further studies, such as pursuing a master’s or a Ph.D.


    “The environment atpanies can be quiteplex, and I believe focusing on research at an institute would be the best choice for you.


    Seeing Caroline’s serious expression, N nodded. “Okay, I’ll think about it.”


    After settling the bill and heading toward the door, N ran into rk and Jordyn, who wereing out of the restaurant next door.


    Upon seeing N, Jordyn subconsciously tightened her grip on rk’s arm and looked at her warily


    Caroline noticed the situation and quickly understood what was happening.


    N didn’t want to acknowledge them. She looked away and continued toward the parking lot with Caroline.


    However, rk felt a surge of frustration seeing her ignore them.


    He stepped forward and blocked their path. “N, even though we’re divorced, you don’t have to act like you’re avoiding a gue


    whenever you see me.”