"She really almost did it, but in the end she backed out. She didn't want to ruin the university's reputation or lose her job. Some people even came to make offers, but she refused—probably because the money wasn't enough."
Liam, "..."
"How do you even know all this?" he asked.
"Of course I know. I know all the dark sides of that university. There are plenty of shocking things happening there."
"That makes sense. You're part of that dark side," Liam replied sarcastically.
"I'm not. I've never done anything improper."
"What about what you did with me?"
"Oh, come on. How is that improper? We're neighbors, we've known each other for so long. If we're attracted to each other, doing that isn't excessive at all… Being neighbors and childhood friends is even closer than dating."
Liam, "..."
When they arrived at the café, Liam immediately spotted Jack.
He was standing in the parking area with his bicycle and a bag.
