Serie was incredibly grateful for the bothersome bandage at that moment, as it perfectly concealed her barely contained smirk.
In her dark vision, Dr. Lynette's usually calm and composed demeanor was being mischievously replaced by a golden retriever furiously trying to suppress its excitement, its tail wagging so hard it was almost a propeller.
Those beautiful cobalt-blue eyes behind the black-rimmed glasses were practically screaming, "Pick me! Pick me!"
What a cute dog, waiting for its master's favor, isn't it?
However, Serie had no intention of letting Lynette off so easily.
"Oh? A preferred candidate?" She deliberately tilted her head, drawing out her words, her voice filled with "innocent" hesitation: "Hmm… not yet, let me think about it more."
The smile on Lynette's face visibly stiffened for a moment.
The disappointment she had just barely suppressed, like a bursting dam, mixed with disbelief and astonishment, surged and flooded her eyes.
She… wasn't chosen?
But… why?
Not only did Serie consider Lynette her only reliance in the Control Bureau, but Lynette, as the one relied upon, naturally had this awareness. Lynette, as the person who cared for Serie the most, was also the only A-Class Employee Serie knew besides Hayato.
If Serie didn't choose her, who else could she choose?
Hayato?
Lynette had always felt their relationship was good; although Serie was a bit shy at first, she had clearly grown much closer later…
This… it didn't make sense?
Was it just her wishful thinking?
Unlike the previous humorous monologue, Serie's plan was completely successful this time.
Lynette fell into internal struggle, beginning to doubt herself.
"Hmm, you should think carefully, the choice of a mentor is very important…" Although she tried hard not to show it, the slight tremble in Lynette's voice still betrayed her inner turmoil.
She said goodbye to Serie and instructed Yuji to take Serie home.
Lynette walked alone, her heart suddenly clenching. She suddenly realized that if Serie chose someone else as her mentor, what legitimate connection would they still have?
If Serie was still an anomaly, Lynette would still be her only person in charge, but now…
Somehow, a hint of regret unexpectedly surfaced, but it was immediately suppressed by Lynette's strong moral compass.
Lynette, oh Lynette… you cannot let Serie pay for your selfish desires.
You helped her clear her name to protect an wronged young girl, not to…
Possess her?
The word suddenly burst into her mind, startling her.
Morality and self-interest silently clashed within Lynette's mind.
In short, Serie's light remark completely unsettled Lynette's heart…
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