Chapter 1419
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Juniper was speechless.
See?
This was exactly why she hadn’t wanted her identity exposed.
“Right.”
Juniper gathered her emotions and walked toward her seat.
As she passed Leland Landon, she deliberately paused and looked up at him. “You
“Dr. Nocturne!”
Leland, who had just sat down, sprang up in terror. He stood perfectly straight, his attitude incredibly respectful.
“I heard you went to the competition venue yesterday?” Juniper asked mildly. Her expression hadn’t changed, yet her aura was terrifyingly intimidating.
“I did,” Leland answered honestly.
He truly used to look down on Juniper. He thought she was just relying on her smarts to brazenly demand a spot in the modern medicine program, making Professor Dawson revolve around her.
Now that he knew she was the legendary doctor, he was completely humbled.
He truly admired her now.
“I’m sorry, Dr. Nocturne.” Leland bowed to her, offering a formal apology. “I’m sorry for targeting you before. I was narrow-minded and ignorant.”
“Oh.”
Juniper’s lips curved into a faint smile. “If you lack perspective, read more books. Don’t act like the neighborhood gossip, always whispering behind people’s backs.” “Lesson learned.” Leland’s face flushed red, not daring to argue.
“It’s fine. Take a seat.” Juniper shifted her tone, a slight smile appearing on her face. “Your professional skills are actually quite good. Keep up the hard work.”
Leland looked up sharply, staring at Juniper in disbelief, his voice choking up.
He had thought…
He thought Dr. Nocturne would take this opportunity to exact revenge and say horrible things.
He never expected her to encourage him.
Comparing the two of them, he had really acted like a petty villain.
Leland was overcome with shame.
Juniper walked straight to her seat. Just as she sat down, Jenna Sloan pulled a massive bag of snacks from her backpack and shoved it into Juniper’s arms.
“Th-Thank you.”
Jenna was already intimidated by Juniper to begin with. Now that she knew her true identity, she was stuttering just trying to speak.
“It was just a favor. You really don’t have to be so polite,” Juniper said casually, though she was already buried in the snack bag, rooting around.
Not bad at all.
It was all her favorite stuff. Jenna had clearly done her homework.
“Then I’ll gladly accept it.” Juniper stuffed the bag into her drawer, a soft smile glowing on her face. She asked softly. With this award, you’ll be able to apply for your doctorate here, right?”
“Mhm!”
Jenna nodded vigorously, smiling brightly Dr. Nocturne, it would be amazing if you could come teach at our school would definitely pick
you as my advisor.”
With her skills and expertise, she was more than qualified to be a doctoral advisor.
“We’ll see if the opportunity arises.”
Juniper popped a small cookie into her mouth. The rich milky flavor spread across her tongue.
Delicious.
Her main priority was finishing her credits and getting her diploma.
After school.
Juniper didn’t dare take the main entrance. She quietly slipped away down a small path through the School of Medicine.
“Phew-“
Only after getting into the car did she let out a sigh of relief. She looked at Shanley Schwartz and said The medical students have lost their minds. They’re all just staring at me with goofy smiles.”
“Who told you to be my dear Nocturne?” Shanley stroked her head, smoothing her hair.
“Stop using that nickname!” Juniper pushed his hand away, huffing in annoyance. “My ears are getting calluses from hearing it so much.”
“Alright.”
Shanley smiled gently and lowered his voice. “Is Jimmie getting back tonight?” “Yeah.”
Juniper nodded, frowning as she muttered, “If he doesn’t get back soon, the internet is going to start writing articles about him becoming a deadbeat stepdad.”
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