Chapter 51

Sean was rarely so polite toward others, yet after Teresa answered his question, he sounded noticeably more courteous. He didn't even care that she wasn't his student, as he liked someone as long as they were talented. Teresa's moment of glory sparked fury in Cecilia, along with admiration and, more than anything, jealousy. It hadn't been easy for her to secure a spot in Sean's PhD program, yet she had never once earned his praise. In fact, more often than not, she would receive criticism instead. Yet the first time Teresa sat in on his lesson, he complimented her. The more Cecilia thought about it, the more frustrated and annoyed she became. There was no way she could accept Teresa outshining her! However, upon second thought, she remembered that Teresa hadn't even gone for a post-graduate program, so how could Teresa possibly compare to her? Besides, Teresa had only received praise this once. It wasn't a big deal, especially since Gary had been her discussion partner. There wa