Chapter 674

Professor Grant's eyes welled up with tears instantly. "My dear girl, it's me... It's your teacher who failed you. Never in my decades of teaching did I imagine nurturing such a heartless beast among my students." "Child, perhaps you should consider leaving the lab." "With your talent and integrity, you'll achieve great things no matter what path you choose. Even if you wish to continue growth agent research, I can introduce you to a trustworthy mentor." Willow responded with a mix of amusement and exasperation, "Professor, have I done anything wrong? Why are you trying to send me away? As the saying goes, 'A teacher for a day is a father for life.' You'll always be my mentor, and I'm certainly not going to pull a Tanner by betraying my teacher." Her words drew laughter from everyone present. Even the deep sorrow on Professor Grant's face lightened somewhat. Professor Walker remarked with a touch of envy, "Well, I see now that grandfathers aren't as dear as teachers." Willow quickly th