Chapter 53

Mrs. Foster Senior cared for me because of my difficult past. However, if she knew my true motives involved Gideon, I was unsure if she would stand by me or ask me to leave. It was not a gamble I was willing to take. After returning to campus and finishing lunch, Samuel called me. I had already decided to attend today's charity event, so I stepped outside with my new cane. Just then, I spotted Samuel standing below my dorm building, drawing quiet stares from several women. With his sharp features and confident demeanor, Samuel certainly had the kind of appearance that turned heads. I stayed near the entrance, not moving. Meanwhile, Samuel stared at me for a long time, and I could not tell what he was looking at. I was wearing my usual white button-up shirt and jeans, nothing out of the ordinary. Yet he examined me like he was seeing me for the first time. Finally, he walked toward me and asked, "Who bought you that cane?" "I did," I replied flatly. Without another word, he yan