From Ashes of Scandals to His Embrace novel Chapter 247

Fraser knew there was no changing Laurinda’s mind, so he didn’t bother trying anymore. Instead, he focused on quietly helping her, doing what he could behind the scenes to make things go smoothly for her.

“How long are you planning to stay in Cabinda? I heard a rumor that you and Adolphus are together now?”

Laurinda blinked, surprised that Fraser had heard about her and Adolphus so soon. “Wait, you didn’t hear that from Josh, did you?”

“Of course not. You know what Josh is like. You’re everything to him, there’s no way he’d gossip about you. It was actually the dean at Cabinda University who let it slip. Apparently, Adolphus has already started making arrangements for your admission. He even donated a whole new lab building to the university to secure you a spot.”

“When the dean found out the spot was for you, he put two and two together about your relationship. You know, the Lane family heir never does things like this. It’s kind of a big deal.”

Laurinda couldn’t help the little smile that tugged at her lips. She hadn’t realized Adolphus was already planning out her future like this. She had joked with Shirley before that she’d have to donate a building just to get into college, and now, somehow, the joke had turned into real life.

“He’s actually really sweet. I like him a lot,” she admitted. “I’ve been struggling with sleep, and this well-known doctor told me I should try dating someone healthy to help with my anxiety. I figured I’d give it a shot, and honestly, it’s working out better than I thought.”

The mention of a famous doctor made Fraser think of Phillip right away. He hesitated. “Wait, you don’t mean Phillip, do you?”

“That’s him. You know him?”

Fraser nodded. “Yeah, he’s kind of a legend around here, though he retired and left Cabinda pretty suddenly. He’s actually Adolphus’s mentor. Are you sure those two didn’t team up to trick you?”

Laurinda let out a soft laugh. Tricked? Maybe, but she’d walked right into it herself.

“I didn’t get introduced to him through Adolphus. York actually found the doctor for me. I only learned later that he was Adolphus’s mentor. Guess it was just meant to be.”

She would never admit that she was attracted to Adolphus from the start. She wasn’t that shallow, or at least she liked to think so.

Fraser smiled. “You do seem happier these days. And if he’s helping you get into college, he’s got to be serious about you.”

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