Shawn sat across from Talia, his hair streaked with gray. When Talia asked the question, a slight frown crossed his face.After a brief silence, he told her the truth. "I'm not entirely sure, but he did pull his funding from the lab."He looked tired just talking about it. But then his expression shifted, and he brushed it off with an easy smile. "It's not a big deal, though. We still have government backing. No matter what happens, the lab isn't going anywhere."The reassurance did nothing for Talia. She watched him, her worry plain on her face. "Professor Jenner, will this cause problems for you later?"Shawn shrugged like it was nothing. "What's there to worry about? Your scores speak for themselves. Nobody can fake those."Even with the knot of anxiety still sitting in her chest, Talia could only manage a helpless smile. "Thank you, Professor Jenner."The food arrived, but Talia barely tasted it. Her mind kept circling back to the acceptance letter. If Christian really was be
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