Chapter 27

Sadie was clearly dissatisfied with Stephen's dismissive attitude. But Stephen just smiled and said in a serious tone, "Sadie, I was just wondering how I could make such a basic mistake by writing the wrong chemical symbol. It looks like you must've stolen it!" It was a pun. Sadie was stunned for a moment, but when she realized what he meant, her cheeks flushed with a rosy hue. Compared to most girls who were more reserved, Sadie had a bold personality and quickly burst out laughing again with her signature squeal. "Stephen, you're too much! You've really got me!" Watching this exchange, Natasha felt a pang of jealousy. Stephen had never said anything playful like that to her. For some time now, she had been trying to mend her relationship with him. Every few days, she would find excuses to bring him some things—breakfast, fruit, snacks, and the like. Nine out of ten times, Stephen wouldn't eat them. When he couldn't refuse, he would only take a nibble. The proud Natasha was d