At this moment, Raven looked up at the pure white, modern gates of Regalhold University.


    She gazed at the ptial white buildings inside the gates and couldn''t help but raise an eyebrow.


    She hadn''t expected the architecture and decoration style of the school to suit her taste so well.


    Maris stood about two steps behind Raven.


    Regalhold University was a ce Maris had longed to enter but never had the opportunity to.


    She looked ahead, her face filled with emotion as she spoke, "Not to mention the endless benefits of entering Regalhold University, just being here and enjoying the environment every day would make anyone feel happy."


    A rare look of satisfaction appeared on Raven''s face, and Preston couldn''t help but smile gently.


    "Let''s go," he said, stepping toward the entrance of the university. -


    Maris froze for a moment when she saw Preston move.


    Then, she quickly took two steps forward and stood in front of Preston.


    "Only students and those with a university admission pass can enter Regalhold University. It could be a problem if you identally wander in," Maris


    warned.


    Before boarding the ne, Maris had heard that Preston was going to a medium-level school.


    Maris knew that Raven was the master of Minor Valha at Regalhold University, but she hadn''t seen any signs of a particrly close rtionship between Raven and Preston. Maris didn''t think Raven would give Preston a spot to study at Regalhold University.


    But just as Maris finished speaking, a girl who happened to be walking out of the university spotted Preston and her face immediately showed surprise. "Is it Preston?"


    Regalhold University did not close its gates during holidays, allowing students to stay in the school.


    The majority of Regalhold University''s students were the children of influential people. Even if they went home, they wouldn''t see their families very often. Many students stayed on campus during the holidays.


    At this moment, there were quite a few studentsing and going at the entrance of the university,


    The girl''s surprised voice quickly caught the attention of several passing students.


    Immediately, everyone''s gaze turned to Preston, and people began to talk. "Hey, it really is Preston."


    "Preston seems even more handsome than before the holiday."


    "Yeah. His eyes look softer now. He looks like someone who''s fallen in love."


    When thest person finished speaking, almost all the girls who had stopped to


    wa


    She was right.


    were stunned,


    Now, Preston still had his gentle and refined air, but the aura around him seemed softer.


    He really did look a bit like someone in love.


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    As the female students looked at Preston with confusion in their eyes, Maris, on the other hand, stood frozen, staring at Preston. "Do they know you, Preston?"


    Maris remembered that only the most popr students at Regalhold University would be that well-known, and many of them were likely to be one of the Hottest Five, adored by everyone.


    ''So, Preston was already a student at Regalhold University before?'' Maris thought.


    Preston smiled faintly when he saw Maris, who was clearly shocked.


    "Don''t mind it. Just think of me as a friend," he said.


    The surrounding students, hearing Preston''s words, almost all took a few steps back or to the side, directly looking at Maris, who had her back to them.


    The female students fell silent almost simultaneously.


    They probably understood now why Preston seemed gentler.


    The surrounding boys immediately became lively.


    "Is that Maris?"


    "I saw the news that Maris got epted to Regalhold University. I can''t believe


    we''re meeting her so soon."


    "Looks like Maris is interested in Preston?"


    When Maris heard thestment, her heart suddenly skipped a beat.


    She instinctively looked toward Raven.


    After confirming that Raven''s expression seemed unchanged, Maris finally rxed a little.


    Then, she quickly exined to the crowd, "Everyone, don''t misunderstand. I only met Preston today. We''re just heading to the university together. We''re not a couple."


    However, the doubt in most of the girls'' eyes didn''t dissipate much.-


    No matter what, they had to admit that Maris and Preston did seem to match well.


    They had only met today but were alreadying to the university together. Plus, they were both handsome and beautiful. Even if they weren''t a couple yet, it was probably just a matter of time.


    "We should head inside." Maris, feeling ufortable under the gazes of the onlookers, quickly looked at Raven and Preston.


    “Let''s go,” Raven said, then stepped toward the university gates.


    As soon as the crowd heard her, they finally realized that there was a third person between Maris and Preston, serving as the awkward middleman.


    Just as Raven was passing by Preston, he suddenly spoke, "Wait a second."


    Raven paused in her tracks and turned to look at Preston.


    Preston didn''t speak, but instead took steps forward.


    how


    In the blink of an eye, the space between him and Raven shrank to the point where their breaths could be heard.


    Preston casually nced at Raven''s eyes, which, in his view, were more beautiful than the stars, and his heart rate uncontrobly sped up.


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    But soon, he managed to suppress the excitement in his chest. Slowly, he raised


    his hand to Raven''s head and, with his long fingers, gently removed a piece of fluff that had fallen from a tree.


    "All done." Preston turned his wrist slowly and released the fluff with two fingers. Immediately, the fluffnded softly in his palm.


    Under the sunlight and in contrast to the fluff, Preston''s already handsome hand appeared even more refined and beautiful, almost like a work of art.


    At the same time, Preston gazed at Raven, a faint smile appearing on his handsome face.


    This smile was not deep, but it was like the warmth of the first rays of sunshine, able to prate the darkness of one''s heart, bringing a small warmth to the soul.


    The girls around them, witnessing this scene as beautiful as a painting, were left speechless.


    Preston''s charm surpassed their imagination again.


    Not only the surrounding female students but also Maris, standing beside them, was stunned.


    Even though she knew Preston and Raven were close, Maris''s breath still quickened.


    ''How could Preston be so charming?'' Maris thought.


    "Thank you. Let''s go," Raven said.


    However, when Raven looked at Preston, there wasn''t the slightest ripple in her


    eyes.


    Raven simply gave a faint thank you and then walked toward the university on her


    own.


    Upon seeing Raven''s actions, a trace of subtle disappointment crossed Preston''s handsome face.


    "Even after time traveling again, she still doesn''t feel anything for me?'' Preston thought.


    But soon, Preston regained his usual gentle demeanor.


    When he chose to time travel, Preston had already anticipated this situation.


    This was just a scene he had predicted long ago.


    What Preston needed to do was help Raven as much as he could and continue trying to win her favor.


    If he couldn''t win her over, that was fine too.


    Preston had never had her to begin with, so he wasn''t afraid of losing her,


    As long as he had given his best, even if the result was failure, he wouldn''t regret


    it.


    At this thought, Preston smiled softly, feeling relieved.


    He then turned to look around at the people nearby, and his smile deepened


    even more.


    He knew the girls were all guessing about him and Maris.


    If Raven hadn''t shown up, they could specte all they wanted.


    But now, Preston didn''t want them to pair him up with any other women.


    Preston could only ept any rtionship he had with Raven.


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    Maris noticed every change in Preston''s expression.


    She sighed, and her gaze, full of envy, followed Raven''s retreating figure.


    At the same time, she realized that she probably wouldn''t have a chance to be with Preston in this lifetime.


    After the three of them entered the school gates, the girls around them finally snapped out of their daze.


    Then, one of the girls hesitantly spoke up. "Do... do I feel like Preston likes that


    third wheel?"


    After the girl finished speaking, there was a brief silence around them.


    "It''s not just you. I feel it too."


    "Impossible, right? How could Preston like such an ordinary girl?"


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    "If Preston were with Maris, I''d feel disappointed, and it would make sense. But


    how could he fall for such a in girl? What could Preston possibly see in her?"


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    "Haven''t you heard that the more ordinary a woman is, the more she uses cheap tricks? Who knows what kind of dirty things she''s done to Preston?"


    "Let''s follow them. I want to see how she''s seducing Preston."


    After Raven entered the university, Preston casually showed her around the


    campus.


    Soon, the three of them reached the central white hall. ording to Preston, the president''s office was located there.


    Raven nced at the door in front of her and turned to Preston. "Take her to


    handle the amodation procedures. I have something to do." Preston nodded directly. "Got it. Should I handle yours too?"


    "Okay, let''s do it together. Afterward, send me the dormitory location and room


    number. I''ll go by myself," Raven said.


    "Alright." Preston nodded and led Maris away.


    Raven, on the other hand, walked straight into the hall and headed toward the president''s office.