"Several years?"
Wanda was stunned when she heard Susan's words.
Had Hawking and Susan been together for several years?
That's impossible; a few years ago, Hawking was only twelve or thirteen. If they had been together then, wouldn't Susan be a pervert!
"Yes, actually, Dr. Reed, who was just in the office, and I were already in a relationship in college, but we broke up a few years ago.
Meeting again this time, I've been considering whether or not to start over.
But Wanda, after hearing what you just said, I don't think it's necessary anymore. It's time to let go of the past and embrace a new life.
I didn't expect you, Wanda, to be so insightful about relationships despite your young age."
Susan explained with some emotion.
She didn't know if it was because of Wanda's words, or if she was influenced by some mysterious force, but she now felt that Wanda was particularly kind and trustworthy.
So, she blurted out the story about herself and Dr. Reed.
"What?"
Wanda froze on the spot.
After all that, the person Susan was talking about wasn't Hawking at all, but Dr. Reed.
Could she have been mistaken?
If so, wouldn't she have broken up Susan and Dr. Reed?
"Actually, I was just saying whatever. Sister Susan, you don't have to take my words so seriously, haha. Hahahahaha."
Wanda released Susan's hand and awkwardly rubbed the back of her head.
Sorry, Dr. Reed, I didn't mean to. Besides, I just said a couple of casual sentences, and Sister Susan decided to give up on you. This definitely isn't my fault.
After silently apologizing to Dr. Reed, Wanda's mood immediately improved a little.
Although she had caused a misunderstanding, at least Hawking and Susan weren't together, which already made her very happy.
"Actually, I think your brother Hawking is excellent. He's handsome, has a good physique, and gives off a mature and steady vibe. He's also a Superhero who saved the World. Perhaps I can consider him."
Just then, Susan's eyes darted around, and she said.
"No, you two aren't suitable. My brother is only sixteen; he's not an adult yet!"
Hearing Susan's words, Wanda's body jolted. She felt she was in trouble; it seemed she had dug a pit for herself, and a big one at that.
Originally, perhaps Hawking just had some good feelings for Susan, but Susan's heart belonged to Dr. Reed, so it was highly unlikely they would end up together.
Now, after her persuasion, Susan had let go of her feelings for Dr. Reed and instead developed an interest in Hawking.
In the end, she had become the Cupid who cleared obstacles and played matchmaker for the two of them. Oh, Wanda, what exactly have you done today!
"Sixteen! I really didn't see that. I didn't expect Hawking to still be underage."
Susan was also startled when she learned Hawking's age.
Although Hawking looked relatively young, his physique, speech, and demeanor made it very difficult for people to think he was an underage person.
Plus, the earth-shattering deeds he had done: establishing the Hero Alliance International Company, defeating Apocalypse, and saving human civilization.
"It's alright, I can wait two years. Two years isn't that long, and it'll also give me more time to get to know him."
"Sister Susan, actually, I think Dr. Reed…"
Wanda once again grabbed Susan's hands, then prepared to use another set of arguments to see if she could salvage Susan and Dr. Reed's relationship.
But Susan interrupted her with a smile:
"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. I was just joking with you.
Wanda, tell sister, do you like Hawking?"
Hawking was indeed outstanding, but he was already outstanding to the point of being like a great man, an alien who saved all of human civilization and could easily destroy a city.
For such an existence, it was truly not easy for ordinary people to develop love; it was more often respect and admiration.
She had only met Hawking twice; how could she possibly like him? To be honest, she still felt a little afraid of Hawking, afraid of the terrifying power contained within his body.
Being too close to Hawking, she would instinctively feel a certain pressure, a pressure that was hard to describe.
It was like a low-dimensional creature approaching a high-dimensional creature.
She had only said those things to tease Wanda.
Because as a woman, a mature woman, from their meeting at the launch pad until now, she had vaguely sensed Wanda's special feelings for Hawking.
It wasn't like familial affection, but familial affection that had transformed into love.
After a quick probe, she had indeed found it out immediately.
"I… I… no… I… that… this…"
Wanda, who had been so articulate just moments ago, was caught off guard when Susan directly revealed her secret. Her face flushed, and she started to stammer and stutter.
To say she didn't like him against her true feelings was truly impossible, but to admit it, the shyness of a young girl wouldn't allow it.
"I already know. Have you ever expressed your feelings to him?"
As someone who had been through it, Susan immediately understood what Wanda's reaction meant, and she instantly became gossipy.
Seeing that Susan had seen through her, Wanda lowered her head and quietly replied:
"No, I've never said it directly. He just treats me like a younger sister."
"Why don't you tell him directly? If you like someone, you should boldly pursue them. Confession doesn't always have to come from the boy; girls should also be proactive."
Susan encouraged with a smile.
But Wanda shook her head:
"Sister Susan, the situation is different."
She knew very well that Hawking only doted on her like a younger sister and had no romantic feelings for her. If she confessed to Hawking now, it would fail one hundred percent.
Then there would be a rift between them, and they wouldn't be able to be as close as they were now.
Moreover, she had just found out what type of girl Hawking liked, and she didn't meet the requirements yet.
Instead of a blind confession, it was better to take it slow. She believed that as long as she was dedicated enough, Hawking would slowly fall in love with her in the end.
Actually, she and Susan were still different. The words she used to persuade Susan earlier were not her true feelings.
In her heart, loving someone didn't need any reason at all. As long as she liked them in her heart, even if it meant flying into a fire, she wouldn't hesitate, even if the World was destroyed, she wouldn't hesitate.
"Time is almost up; you should be leaving."
Seeing that Susan was about to continue gossiping, Wanda quickly changed the subject.
Susan checked the time; it was indeed almost time. She no longer gossiped about Wanda and Hawking's relationship issues and sent Wanda back to the VIP lounge.
"What's wrong? You don't look very happy."
Susan and Doom boarded the space shuttle. Dr. Reed went to the control room for remote command, and Hawking took Wanda to the observation deck, preparing to watch the space shuttle take off.
However, he noticed that Wanda seemed a bit distracted.
"Hawking, are you here to watch the ceremony because you like Sister Susan?"
Wanda looked up at Hawking and asked seriously.
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