Chapter 28
“Looking for Family” was recorded on Wednesdays and broadcast at 8:00 pm on weekends on Sheysea TV and various online platforms.
The episode was already highly anticipated a few days prior because a guest had accidentally pushed Amelia down the stairs. Then, the topic of a child trafficked woman searching for his mother. had sparked immense public interest.
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The comments on the episode on three major video websites exceeded all previous episodes
Audrey, however, wasn’t concerned about these developments.
On Friday, she met the gentle and scholarly Professor Diego Douglas.
Diego disclosed the confidential details of the project. After she signed a non–disclosure agreement, he personally guided her around the laboratory, introduced her to a few senior colleagues, and even escorted her to the entrance of the building.
“Our lab is often tight on time and manpower. We might need to spend weekends here. For now, you familiarize yourself with everything. You’ll officially join us after New Year’s Eve.”
“Okay,” Audrey responded.
After discussing business, Diego inquired about Audrey’s well–being. “How are you finding Cloudmill?”
“It’s very nice,” she replied, smiling. She thanked Diego. “The day before yesterday, Justin picked me up from the station. Thank you for arranging the single dormitory for me.”
“That’s what we should do,” Diego spoke kindly, “If you hadn’t had that accident and been bedridden for two years, Professor Winston would have already applied for you to pursue a PhD. But no worries, we’ll take it slow. As long as you’re awake, there are endless possibilities.”
Audrey understood what Diego meant. She nodded gratefully.
“In a few days, another student will return from abroad, and our project team will be complete,” Diego explained as his phone rang.
He checked it and continued, “Justin mentioned you haven’t added him on WhatsApp. Remember to add him later so he can add you to the group. He’ll help you with life and study matters. If you have any difficulties, go to him.”
“Okay. I got it, Professor.”
Diego patted her shoulder earnestly, “Work hard, Audrey! Focus on the project. Your brain was made for scientific research, not to be trapped in romantic affairs.”
Diego knew about Audrey and Nathan’s past.
Everyone had thought the once promising genius had fallen into a vegetative state forever, only for
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her to wake up. But instead of rejoicing, she had wasted two years on a man.
Diego thought it was a tremendous waste of Audrey’s intellect and talent.
“Yes!” Audrey nodded. “Don’t worry, I was too stubborn before. My mind is clear now.”
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Noticing that Audrey could speak calmly and openly about her past, Diego understood she had indeed let go. As someone who had been through similar experiences, he felt relieved.
In his years in education, Diego had seen many geniuses but only a few lamentable cases. Audrey was one of them.
Fortunately, Audrey had escaped death and was now clear–headed in love. She was sure to achieve great things.
That afternoon, Justin Kirby took Audrey to the lab. He assigned her simple data organization tasks so she could familiarize herself with the progress and procedures of their experiment.
At 7:30 pm, their colleagues in the lab decided to celebrate Audrey joining the team. They took her to a bustling restaurant near the university.
