Chapter 202

Natasha grinned, saying, "I won't. If you're skeptical, we can pinky swear."

Ryan sensed Natasha's teasing tone and sheepishly scratched his head. "That's not necessary—I trust you, professor."

Having said that, Ryan raised an eyebrow. His eyes were bright and clear as he gave her a gentle smile. "Alright, I'm off."

He walked away, waving goodbye to Natasha. There was a youthful energy surrounding him.

Natasha stood at the villa's entrance, letting out a soft sigh. She watched Ryan until he vanished into the distance.

Seated in his car, Ryan didn't immediately start the engine. Instead, he sat quietly in the driver's seat.

His gaze lingered on the distant villa, noting every light coming to life until the entire house glowed brightly.

He had noticed this habit of Natasha's a long time ago.

Even in the laboratory during daylight hours, she would keep all the lights on.

Sometimes, absorbed in her experiments, she would unintentionally work into the night. If the surroundings dim