Chapter 18

However, Teresa didn't offer much explanation and simply smiled at Gary. "Thank you for the compliment, but I know where I stand." Gary was taken aback, realizing just how much Teresa had changed. In the once radiant woman before him, he now saw unmistakable insecurity in her eyes. Yet, back then, her grades had been outstanding. She even had a spot at graduate school through recommendation and a chance to join the research projects for multiple diseases. But in the end, she had chosen marriage. When Gary looked toward the stage, Cecilia indeed shone. She wore a flowing white gown, her figure graceful and poised, basking in the adoration of the crowd. But after a long silence, he turned back to Teresa and said, "Everyone is the same when they're away from the spotlight." Upon hearing this, Teresa didn't say much more and merely offered Gary a faint smile. Looking back now, how could she have no regrets? If she had focused solely on medicine, she might have achieved something by n