Seducing My Ex’s Father In Law novel Chapter 561

The Dean stepped to the podium, her aura bright and strong as everyone silenced, waiting for her to speak. When she did speak, her tone was just as strong as her aura. She spoke about the accomplishments of each student that she’s noticed in her first year as our dean; she spoke about how proud she is and how honored she is to be here with us this evening.

Her eyes scanned each of the graduates until they landed on me, and her smile tugged at the corner of her lips.

“I’d like to call Judy Montague to the podium. Judy is graduating top of her class, though most of you know her as the Gamma Completion victor.”

Everybody went nuts as they called my name. I grabbed my speech from my purse and took a deep breath as I stood.

Their cheers grew louder as I walked towards the center stage, ascending the steps and joining the Dean at the podium.

“Good luck,” she whispered with a nod as she stepped away, giving me room to say my speech.

All eyes were on me; though I was good at competing in front of an audience, I wasn’t great at speaking in front of people.

My eyes kept drifting to Irene and the empty seat beside her; my heart had shattered.

Gavin didn’t show up. Which meant he truly didn’t care about me whatsoever.

Irene looked gutted as well; tears welling in her eyes. She wouldn’t meet mine, and it made me wonder if she was thinking the same thing I was. She had given me her blessing to be with her father, but her father didn’t want to be with me.

I fought back the tears that threatened my eyes and stared at the rest of the crowd, who were eagerly awaiting my speech.

Clearing my throat, I spoke.