Chapter 67

Before her wedding to Gregory, Cassandra had sent Peter multiple invitations. She even asked fellow apprentices to pass the message along, hoping he would attend. But every invitation was met with silence. He never showed up. Her holiday greetings went unanswered as well. Even the birthday gifts she sent were returned unopened. "He's here! That's Mr. Barton's car!" A wave of excitement rippled through the students, their enthusiasm resembling fans awaiting a beloved celebrity. Their avid admiration for Peter wasn't surprising, considering he was a titan in the medical field and a Nobella Prize nominee. Cassandra stood at a distance, watching as the car pulled up in front of Eden University. The students surged forward but stopped short of the door, careful not to invade Peter's space. The car door swung open, revealing Peter, an elderly man in a dark suit. Despite his white hair, he stepped out with a spring in his step. He carried himself with a serious, scholarly demeanor. The