Cupler 11
Kelly looked around in ensure none was early, then kicked on the door tenn’s nice came from inside.
As she opened the dome, der maliant Lennwen Talone
“Ibelle, Professor,” Kelly quickly greeted.
The professor planned at her,
With that, he left, and the room petumed to put the tenutilem.
ere’s no long. We haven’t had murhochance to meet these pad few days,“ Leon replied, walking over to the dick station, st like fast time, he opened amput
ince he had already i in it up, Kelly had em choice but in sit down quietly,
Soon, the air was filled with the scent of milk teenlanded her the cup and said, “Be carefil it’s fat,”
“Thank you,” Kelly replied as slie te
ing her closely. That made her instantly feel awkward. She didn’t korow boon to peart.
– had never felt this way when trating hom, probably because it was through the phone, where the coold speak freely. But now, standing before him, thority of his mide as a professor made her body tense with
Leon seemed to notice her mease and banke the silence. “How have you been lately?”
Kelly pave a small need, still clutching her drink
“And how about that?” His gaze briefly flickered to her stomachi.
Alush pupherderia. That’s good too. ”
She wasn’t lying. If it weren’t for the test results, the might not even realize she was pregnant. Aside from not being able to handle greasy food, her body feston ddfeet. The idea od bring a mother still hadn’t fully sunk ba
“That’s good,” Leon said as he pulled out a document from his drawer “Submit this form as soon as possible, it’ll be easier for me to look after you one you move
Kelly glanced down and saw the application had already been thoughtfully filled out her personal details, the reason for applying, everything except her
“Thank you,” she said, reaching out to take it. “I hand it to the counselor now.”
The room fell into silence at
Feeling like she had overstayed her welcome, Kelly timidly asked, “Canigonow?”
It sounded like Drop was holding firm hostage..
He chuckled. “Go ahead. Take care of yourself ”
She stood up, took a few steps, then paused and turned back. “Thank you for the milk, Professor Butler.”
Leon frowned slightly as the door cloud beload lins, Jils gaze lingering on the shur dour.
tquite grasp the nature of their relationship.
Kelly didn’t expect the first handle in their colubitation plan to rumme un song
When the subenitted the form, the counselor, Jorph Wall, said, “The policy’s been changed, off–campus housing now requires a parent’s signature, “
She was shocked the remembered that her roommate, Sarah, didn’t need that before. “I thought this wasn’t a rule when the semester started.”
“That’s true,” Josepharjlind “But a few days ago, a student moved out without telling their parents and got into trouble off–campus. The family blamed the
Feeling disheartened, Kelly left the office. An alar mached the stairwell, her phonebozzed. It was a message from Leon.
“Did you submit the upd
She pickly replied with a crying. The counsel said I need a parent’s signature Otherwise, be wor’t approve
Seconds later, Jer plaquerang Lewimas calling
“Professor huiler,” she answered weakly
She had already mentally perpared to the’d bought a beautiful vanity for the new place and reen planned which plants to put on the balcony. It felt like a huge letdown when she was told she collect stor
“Where are you?” Drop’s calm wine rame Frough
“At Solmere Hall, the counselor’s office.”
“Wait there. I’m coming ever now.”
He hung up before she could respond. She wasn’t sure why he was coming, but she stayed where she was
Leon appeared in less than five minutes. His stride was steady and composed, his long legs carrying him quickly across the floor. With his sharp brows and elegant bone structure, he had a composed and striking presence.
kelly called out as he neared, “Professor Butler. Her voice was tinged with fou
stinged with frustration.
Leon didn’t mention the title this time. Seeing her scrunched–up face, he said calmly, “Don’t look so down. It’s a small issue.”
He took the crumpled form from her hand. “Let’s go.”
with his tall frame close by, Kelly suddenly felt like a lad who finally had an adult to rely on. Her back straightened unconsciously.
Joseph was surprised to see her again: “Ms. Valencia, like I said earlier, it’s out of my hands. Without a parent’s signature, I can’t approve it.”
At that moment, Leon entered behind her, his figure blocking much of the sunlight.
Joseph quickly stood up as he recognized him immediately. “Professor Butler What brings you here?”
Leon was well–known–nearly everyone at the school knew him.
“I’m here for this,” Leon said as he placed the form on the desk.
Joseph glanced at it, then at Kelly. So, she had brought backup, huh?
Joseph still didn’t know why Leon was involved, but these were the rules. He’d be responsible it something happened.
Looking helpless, Joseph said, “Professor Butler, it’s not that I don’t want to help, but after the recent incident, the administration is strict. Without a parent’s signature, I can’t approve it.”
“I’m her guardian,” Leon said calmly.
Joseph looked back and forth between the two, wondering if they were relatives.
Leon took out a booldet and placed it on the desk. “This is our marriage certificate. I’ve given my permission for her to live off–campus. I’ll sign the form and take full responsibility for anything that happens.”
The certificate sat squarely on the desk, and Joseph stood there in stunned silence.
