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Chapter 166

Author: Summer Knowles
But she wasn't sure. Wasn't sure if Zachary really intended to be with her.

Even though she understood his feelings and had heard him say he liked her, that didn't mean they could actually be together. After all, she was... a divorced woman.

This thought made her expression fall, the earlier warmth doused like flame under ice water.

Downstairs, Zachary had no idea about Sarah's doubts. He only thought the almost-kiss had been too brief. As he drove away, even with the air conditioning on full blast, he still felt flushed.

Sarah barely slept that night and remained distracted at work the next day. Before hearing back from the Psychology Journal, she received some disturbing news.

Professor Wells called, his tone unusually serious. "Sarah, have you shown your paper to anyone else?"

Sarah found the question odd. After thinking, she replied, "No, Professor. I only sent it to the journal and you."

Professor Wells was silent for a long while before sighing. "Sarah, I believe you, but
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