Every time the year-end break came around, those were probably Lauren's hardest days. That was because when other people were reunited and happy, she was pretty much alone, seeming rather lonely!

Although she could go back home or stay with her relatives, she usually avoided it around that period of time, even though her biological uncle or cousin treated her better than family members normally would! She just felt that there was still a gap between them, and she didn't want to be selfish and impose herself in those special situations. One would likely never be able to experience her true feelings if one did not go through the isolating loneliness on their own.

That year, she had found an excuse not to go home again. Instead, she decided to choose another day to go visit her relatives, either before of after the New Year. Fortunately, she already had a slender figure, and usually wore loose clothes, so her pregnancy did not attract any attention. On top of that, she had followed Willy to attend a few banquets. She was busy that year and felt that it had passed so fast.

After finishing that afternoon's course, Lauren

took a stroll around the familiar campus. Looking at the lively, joyful figures strolling past her, she had a rare moment of peace.

Unintentionally, she lifted her gaze. On the road in front of her, a chatting couple entered her sight. They were a campus couple. The boy was tall and handsome, while the girl was reserved and delicate. At that moment, the boy was carrying two bags in one hand. As for the other hand, he was wearing a huge glove with two hands fitted inside. It was obvious that their fingers were clasped tightly together. Right then, the boy was saying something that made the girl giggle. On the streets, long strands of hair were flying in the wind, and the boy was tugging her hair for her thoughtfully. The beautiful scene was clearly filled with love.

What a beautiful scene!

It was said that only the love in a campus was real love, and it was the purest and most perfect love that did not involve other impurities!

However, as for her...

With her eyes darkening, Lauren's hand unconsciously reached to touch her belly. At that time, she suddenly heard a soft voice chatting away.

"Will you come home with me for the holidays? My parents are very easy to get along with. When it comes to things about me, they..."

"Isn't it too early?"

"You can't run away forever! Then let's treat it as if you're going to a classmate's home to hang out. Getting to know my parents in advance and getting closer to them is good too!"

"Are you serious?"

"Obviously! If I wasn't, why would I bring you home? Demi, after graduation, let's get married..."

The voices faded away with the wind, but Lauren's heart suddenly skipped a beat. Her belly was already visibly protruding. Even though it was the end of the year, he had never mentioned anything about his family!

Once, she had the opportunity to choose whether to keep the child or not. Although she always knew that there was no other connection between the two of them besides the accident, when she thought of it at that moment, Lauren's heart still ached suddenly.

How could she be pregnant with a man's child without being given any affirmation on who she was to him? Not to mention, he might have never been serious about her, let alone accepting her!

What a ridiculous and pathetic situation!

It was something that she would never even have dreamt of, but it ended up happening to her, and it was for real. Although the baggy clothes covered up the look that she was expecting, the communication between a mother and her child was so clear that it could not be ignored.

The evidence was so real that she couldn't deny it even if she wanted to.

In her life, what she hated most was that kind of vague and unknown relationship! Fortunately, she hadn't heard anything about him already being married, or had a partner! Otherwise, she would not have kept the child even if she had to die!

However, it also seemed that she couldn't give her child a complete, loving family. Was such a decision right? If his family found out, she would be drowned in criticism!

Lauren was confused.

After all, she had to suffer the consequences for her own decision!

With her hand on her belly, Lauren twitched her lips slightly. "No matter what, Mom will never give up on you again..." She would not even have the thought about it, never again!

She loved the baby!

Although his arrival was not exactly legitimate, it was still not a big taboo after all. Moreover, he was her lucky star!

Taking a deep breath, Lauren then continued to walk out of the gate.

It was not a short stretch of road walking out of the campus, but there were a lot of benches for resting along the way, along with shuttle bus for the campus. She was used to exercising regularly and moderately, so as long as she felt like she was able to, she would usually walk to get around! It was still early, so she was thinking about things as she wandered. Lauren was not in a hurry.

She did not come back to her senses until she heard some running sounds. When she turned around subconsciously, she saw that on the surrounding lanes, people were all gathering towards the gate. "Hurry up, hurry up!"

"If we're late, it'll all be gone!"

She leaned to one side and hid in a safe place. Lauren's eyebrows furrowed a few times. What were they doing, and why did it look so happening? Was there a sales going on at a stall near the entrance?

The moment she thought about that, she immediately couldn't help shaking her head. "That couldn't be!" She mumbled.

As of late, civilized cities were very protective of the environment. A few years ago, there would be all kinds

of stalls, hawkers, and artists around

the

entrance. As of right then,

however, it had already been

detegated into an orderly commerce

street.

Besides, it was the grand entrance to Casterwich University!

The security guards were not just there for show!

Seeing men and women swarming up and even running towards the outside, Lauren couldn't help but to turn around, wanting to follow them, but she forgot that she was standing on a flight of steps. She staggered and was shocked. "Ah!"

"Be careful!"

At the same time, a powerful palm reached out and caught her. "Miss Heady, are you alright?"

Steadying her body, Lauren's face turned pale. How dangerous!

Shaking her head and patting her chest, she took a few deep breaths. Seeing that it was Xavier Wiggins, a new colleague appointed to her office, she then smiled and thanked him.

"Mr. Wiggins! Thank you so much!"

"You're very welcome!"

After all, they would still bump into each other in the office. They greeted each other and started to walk towards outside as they chatted. "Mr. Wiggins, have you been teaching abroad all this while?"

She had heard that he used to be an international student. It seemed that he was being poached with great remuneration, and it was said that he was quite famous. He was young and imposing. He was very popular with the female teachers in the college. Naturally, there were even more female students that admired

him.

"Sort of, it was half studying and half teaching! It's a pity that I was studying history and archaeology, which are all outdated and doesn't seem to be very popular!"

"Mr. Wiggins, you're too modest.

Everyone knows how your lectures are always full, and students would have to queue up to grab a spot for it! You can talk about history as interestingly as a novel, and even mesmerized the students and made them want more of it. You're one of a kind. I'm also very curious!"

"Haha, you're too kind. I would love for you to guide me at my class any time, Miss Heady!"

"Then, remember to save me a seat!"

"No problem!"

Xavier was a witty and gentlemanly person. They walked out of the gate while chatting happily, and their faces were full of joy.

"Oh, are we already at the gate?"

"That's right!"

It was rare to meet such a person who she got along so well with, and there were even a lot of things to talk about. Lauren also felt reluctant and waved her hand hesitantly.

"See you tomorrow!"

Meanwhile, Willy was being surrounded by people who were watching him as if he was a panda in the zoo. After Willy answered the phone while leaning on his car, he turned around and that was what he saw...

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