Jamie shook her head. "Not really. He went to university when I was 13 years old,
and graduated with a PhD this year. He''s already signed a contract to be a
professor at the National Science Academy.
"That''s why my mom ising back to discuss the engagement with his family."
L did a quick mental calction. Completing a Bachelor''s, Master''s, and PhD in
just seven years—this guy was impressive!
Thinking about Teddy who resembled a happy puppy, she couldn''t me Jamie''s
mom. If she had a daughter, she''d also want her to pick an aplished
scientist.
L thought for a moment. "Well, how do you feel about it? Plus, you two have
been apart for seven or eight years. Has your childhood fiancé not dated anyone
during that time?"
Jamie shook her head. "He''s been busy with research. He didn''t have time to
date."
"So, you two have been keeping in touch?"
"Yes, but not often because he''s so busy. When we do talk, it''s just casual small
talk."
L nodded. "Do you like him?"
Seeing Jamie stay silent, L could guess her answer. Having a childhood
sweetheart in a foreign country—it was hard to tell if her feelings for him were love
or kinship.
She asked again, "What about Teddy? Do you like him?"
Jamie pursed her lips, hesitating for a moment. "I''m not sure. I''ve never met
someone like Teddy before. He''s optimistic and kind, and even though hees
from an ordinary background, he''s always content and happy. He''s like..."
She thought for a moment then continued, "Like the sun."
His presence wasforting, and it made her want to be around him.
L nced up at the bright blue sky. It seemed Jamie had to choose between
her childhood sweetheart or perfect match.
She reached out and pinched Jamie''s cheek. "So, this is why you haven''t been
eating properlytely?"
Jamie didn''t respond. She had been overthinking everything, and it caused her to
lose her appetite.
"Ms. Hart, do you think I''m a bad person? I keep going back and forth, unable to
make up my mind."
"You''re not going back and forth. You''re just thinking things through carefully.
Jamie, you''re still young, and marriage is a big deal. It''s only right to take your
time."
L smiled, then added, "Take your
time to think about it, but don''t let it
turn into anxiety. We love you, and
no matter who you choose, we''ll
support you. I''m sure your mom and
Vince think the same."
Her gentle tone and warm smile soothed Jamie''s restless heart.
"I understand, Ms. Hart. I''ll think carefully about it. I have to head back to the set
now. I have two scenes this morning."
L nodded and sent her off. When she turned around, she spotted Amelia hiding
behind a pir, staring at her. This made L gasp in shock.
Before she could say anything, Amelia jumped out and scrutinized her. "You have
a thing for schrs?"
Lughed. "Not at all."
"Then why didn''t you speak up for Teddy?" Amelia stroked her chin, looking at L
suspiciously.
For someone who always protected her own, it was strange that she didn''t speak
up for Teddy.
L could tell what Amelia was
thinking. She chuckled and said, I
do look out for my people, but Jamie
and Teddy are both my people. I
can''t push Jamie into a decision just
for Teddy''s sake."
Amelia looked puzzled. "I can''t believe a childhood sweetheart suddenly popped
out of nowhere. Teddy''s future wife is slipping away! We have to do something."
"That''s enough." L pulled her arm
away from Amelia''s grasp. "Feelings
are something outsiders can''t
meddle in. It''s just like how things
between you and Vince are a mess."
Amelia almost choked. "Our situation isplicated! Fine, I won''t interfere with
Jamie, but I can at least warn Teddy to step up his game, right?"
After sending Teddy a message, she turned back to L. "By the way, I heard the
Moore family came looking for you?"