My Dreamy Old Husband
Chapter 1496

Even Casper himself wasn't exempt from being the recipient of Cooper's death stare after he'dnoticed him visiting a few times. Thereafter, he was intimidated and gradually dared not go toCarmen's house anymore since he had to avoid Cooper every single time. Bailey, however, wasdifferent. He ignored Cooper's death stare and went to Carmen's house as he liked whenever hehad time, always going over to look for her blatantly. Besides, he even dared ask Carmen out rightin front of Cooper, which was something Casper didn’t even dare contemplate. After all, he wasafraid of being mauled by Chow and Eggplant!

Not just anyone could withstand Cooper's death stare; the few boys who used to visit Carmen's.house often were also terror-stricken by Cooper's stare, and even Hope who lived next door didn’tdare go over if there wasn't anything pressing.

Hence, Casper couldn't do anything despite seeing Bailey coming over frequently to ask Carmenout.

Bailey was also a very conscientious person. Every time he took Carmen out, he always drove herhome on time without spending the night with her or even holding hands. He kept track of the timevery well each time, giving Cooper no excuse to blow up that he could only shoot him the deathstare. No, in his eyes, it was merely a helpless look.

In the summer, Sophia planned to take the entire family for a vacation; Cooper, Anna, and theothers would also be joining. When Sophia asked Bailey over for dinner, she casually noted, “Bailey,we're all going for a vacation. Are you interested in joining us?”

Carmen who was eating perked up her ears as well. She initially thought that Bailey wouldn't beinterested, but to her surprise, he instantly agreed. “Sure! It just so happens that I'm thinking ofgoing for a vacation as well.”

Thus, Bailey packed a simple suitcase under Cooper's death glare and overtly went for a vacationwith the entire family as the invisible old son-in-law.

In the blink of an eye, spring was gone to be replaced by summer. As per Caspers anticipation,Carmen officially entered Bayside University for her second doctorate. I can now bond with her aswe go to school and back home together every day! Bailey can't possibly be anywhere there, canhe?

“Don't overtax yourself studying every day. You're still young, after all, so don't give yourself somuch pressure. Classes are over now, so let's go and grab a bite. I know of a restaurant that hasexceptionally delicious food,” Casper remarked as he followed beside her after having rushed overto her class when his class let out and successfully met up with her.

Carmen had on Bayside University's uniform and safety glasses with huge frames. Hugging herbooks to her chest, she walked toward the university gates. It feels great without bodyguardsfollowing me 24/7 and everyone turning their gazes on me everywhere I go! I'm just an ordinarystudent who doesn’t even garner a second glance now even as I stroll around campus. Even the airfeels sweeter with a hint of freedom. I like this feeling! “I don't feel like eating anything since I gotbraces,” she replied.

“You got braces? Let me have a look!" Reaching out, Casper pried her mouth open. Sure enough, hesaw a set of metal braces over her once white teeth, the ugliest and most primitive metal brace atthat, rendering her entire mouth significantly bigger.

"Wow! You actually got braces, and it's such an ugly one to boot! What were you thinking?” Caspercouldn't understand her at all. This is simply too ugly! Even if she wanted to get braces, there areplenty of choices nowadays, so she totally didn't have to choose such an ugly one.

“You don’t understand. This is quick and effective. Besides, the adjustment I need is minute, so Iwon't need to wear it for long. Most importantly, I can lose weight by getting braces!” Losing weightis the most important thing. Otherwise, I won't fit into the evening gown for my coming-of-ageparty!

“You didn't need to get braces just to lose weight!” As Casper chased after her, the two of themheaded to the university gates while messing around, the scene as harmonious and beautiful aswhen they were young.

On the way, they soon bumped into the others. Albert, Hope, Ashton, and Poppy had also gainedadmittance into Bayside University, so they all gathered together to head to Carmen's house fordinner. Hope joined the School of Athletics, Poppy joined the School of Computer Science, Albertjoined the School of Business Management, and Ashton naturally joined the School ofCinematography. Ashton, who rose to fame at a young age, wore a mask since he had a burden tomaintain his image as a pop idol.

As they walked toward the university gates exuberantly, they again encountered Hope Fletcher—alecturer at Bayside University—brushing past them on his bicycle. Every time he passed by thealumni corridor, he'd go in for a look at the person known as “Quinton Clark’ in there. When he sawhim, it was as though he saw himself in his past life.

When they reached the university gates, Theo would usually be guarding the gate conscientiously inthe guard shack, dressed in his security uniform. Today, however, Carmen spotted him with a coldexpression on his face as he bickered with a student the moment she arrived at the university gates.“Where's your daughter? Don't tell me you truly married her off to a rich man for the betrothal gift?Well? Say something! Where's Carmen Fletcher? Why are you here? Where did Carmen go?” Sureenough, it was Flynn. He put in some hard work during the last few months and gained admittanceinto Bayside University, but never had he expected to see Theo guarding the gate again just after afew days here.

Beside him, Kimberly was exceedingly chagrined. All jobs require academic qualifications here inBayside City, and girls without academic qualifications can only get a job with physical labor such ashotel staff, so a girl like Carmen Fletcher can only get married and have babies after gettingexpelled! I thought she'd disappear from Flynn's life forever, but never had I thought that Flynn stillremembers her and is even asking about her here at Bayside University! Carmen Fletcher, CarmenFletcher, Carmen Fletcher! That's all he knows!

Theo stared at him with a frigid expression on his face. He abhorred this low-quality version of hisson, so he didn’t bother answering him. Unexpectedly, Carmen suddenly rushed over and draggedthe thundering Flynn away. “Have you lost your mind, Flynn Clark? Why are you harassing myfather?”

Her sudden appearance surprised Flynn and Kimberly greatly, especially when they noticed that shewas wearing Bayside University's uniform. “You... Carmen Fletcher, you actually got into BaysideUniversity as well?” Flynn exclaimed excitedly while clutching her shoulders, seemingly bothsurprised and delighted.

At the side, Casper got irritated and slapped his hands away. “What are you doing? Remove yourfilthy hands from my girlfriend's shoulders. Let me tell you, if you harass my girlfriend again, I'llcrush you!” he warned as he dragged Carmen away.

As his granddaughter was there, Theo took out his bicycle and gave Carmen a ride home for dinner.The group of people then left. As Flynn watched them leave, his eyes shone with surprise anddelight. It's simply marvelous that she got into Bayside University! He didn’t know why he was soecstatic, but it was simply a matter of fact.

Kimberly, on the other hand, was aggrieved. Why did someone who doesn't belong here show up?Wasn't she expelled, whereupon she went home and married an old man? Why did she appearhere? Besides, she was even wearing metal braces, looking awfully ugly!

Kimberly had connections in this university. After all, her name contained royal connotations andmeant ruler or chief, as evidenced by the great Lord Kimberly. Thus, she quickly found out that therewas no one named Carmen Fletcher among the undergraduate students nor in the prep course. Shecouldn't get the records for the graduate school, but she was certain that Carmen couldn't possiblybe with the graduate school. This means that she didn't get into Bayside University at alll Hah! She'sprobably here to bag a rich and handsome guy!