Chapter 292: Chloe is My Sweetheart
They chatted all the way to the university gate, but Jasper subtly let go of Chloe’s hand.
The warmth in her hand vanished, and Chloe looked back in confusion.
"What’s wrong?"
Jasper, who had been chatting and laughing cheerfully with Chloe just a moment ago, now had an unnatural look on his face.
He urged Chloe, "Class is about to start. Hurry inside so you’re not late."
A sliver of doubt arose in Chloe’s heart. Her ink-black eyes darkened, and her gaze made Jasper’s scalp tingle.
It was as if his feet were rooted to the spot, completely unable to move.
Finally, she walked slowly back to him, stood on her tiptoes, and pressed a light kiss to his lips.
Though it was fleeting, his lips tingled unbearably, as if he’d been struck by a jolt of electricity.
It was Chloe’s first time kissing someone in public, and a blush crept onto her face. But as she looked at Jasper, her tone was tinged with exasperation.
"You’re my boyfriend. I’m not afraid of what people think, so what are you so scared of?"
Jasper was still lost in the tingling on his lips. Hearing her indignant words, he didn’t know whether to be angry or to laugh.
But in the end, he was simply grateful that she could offer him this sense of security.
"Alright, I have to go to class."
Chloe took a few steps back, putting some distance between them. In a playfully chiding tone, she said, "This is all your fault. Now I’m going to be late."
With that, she turned and bolted toward the academic building without a backward glance.
Fortunately, Chloe was one step ahead of Professor Myers, reaching the classroom just before he did.
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The story of Chloe Sinclair kissing a man at the university gate spread like wildfire across campus.
However, no one had managed to snap a photo.
In the office
Naturally, many of the professors had also heard about it.
It was perfectly normal for university students to be in relationships.
But no one had ever expected Chloe Sinclair’s boyfriend to be so formidable.
Just the mention of Jasper Shaw’s name was enough to make Professor Myers fume.
Ten years ago, Jasper Shaw had enrolled at Emberfall University, entering the School of Physics with the highest score in his cohort. After his first semester, his grades were still at the top of his class.
Everyone thought another rising star for Zenthia was on the verge of emerging. But to everyone’s surprise, during his second semester, Jasper silently submitted a transfer request and bolted to the finance program.
And now, that same Jasper Shaw had gone and poached the School of Physics’s prized student! How could they not be furious!
"Professor, Jasper and I get along very well. Please, don’t worry."
"And I promise I’ll always put my research first."
’She was sure Jasper would support her.’
’Just like he did in her past life, unconditionally creating every possible opportunity for her.’
Professor Myers looked at Chloe’s earnest and determined eyes and sighed softly.
His expression was still unhappy. "I never said I was going to break you two up."
Chloe gave a sheepish laugh. "That’s not what I meant."
But Professor Myers waved a dismissive hand. "All right, all right. Go on to class. Just make sure you remember what you promised me."
Chloe paused, then realized what Professor Myers was referring to.
For a moment, her smile was tinged with a faint sense of resignation.
As soon as she left the office, she got a call from Jasper.
"Got called into the office?"
On the other end of the line, Jasper’s voice held a hint of amusement.
Chloe said irritably, "I get the feeling you’re gloating."
"No."
Jasper flatly denied it. "I’m just really happy."
’He’d been so insecure these past few days.’
’Ian Winters was right. Chloe was young, but he was no longer a boy.’
’He was a full ten years older than her.’
’He could ignore what other people said, but it was different when it came to Chloe.’