Chapter 431

Country M was surrounded by ocean.

Vivian Bennett arrived here, her body still weak from recent illness.

She had cut off all contact back home.

She healed alone.

She sought solace by herself.

She no longer thought about Liam Sullivan.

Since he had chosen Isabella Sullivan.

Why should she cling to him?

Prolonged pain was worse than short, sharp agony.

She chose to withdraw voluntarily.

Her phone suddenly rang.

Vivian glanced at the screen.

It was a call from her mentor, Professor Tony Morrison.

Professor Morrison had always held her in high regard.

He had advised her to stay in Country M for her career years ago.

But she had insisted on returning home.

Now, looking back, she truly regretted it.

If she had known this would happen, she should have listened to her professor.

"Professor, what made you think of calling me?" she answered.

The professor sounded relieved. "Hearing your relaxed voice puts my mind at ease. I was worried you wouldn't be able to move on."

Warmth spread through Vivian's heart.

So her teacher had been thinking of her all along.

When she first arrived in Country M, she was both sick and despondent.

Only now did she realize so many people around her still cared.

She had to live well for them.

"Teacher, I'm fine now. I will look forward and not be defeated by difficulties," she said softly.

Yes, it was all in the past.

Her relationship with Liam Sullivan was just a dream.

She would forget it gradually.

Just like the wound on the back of her head, it would eventually heal.

Even the deepest emotional scars would fade with time.

"Since you're in better spirits, why not attend a conference in Europe for me? I simply can't stand these endless meetings anymore. They give me a headache," the professor suddenly changed the subject.

Vivian was surprised. "You have so many students. Why specifically ask me? But I have been quite free lately. A fully-funded trip to Europe sounds nice."

It had been a long time since she visited Europe.

She loved the quiet towns there.

The leisurely atmosphere helped one forget their troubles.

After everything that happened, she needed to relax.

"I knew you'd like it. The institute covers all expenses. Feel free to travel after the conference. But there's a reason I asked you. Your profile says you speak the language of Country K, right? This conference is in Country K, and there's a hospital visit involved. Knowing the local language would be helpful," the professor explained.

Vivian's smile instantly froze.

Hearing the words "Country K" made her entire body stiffen.

That place was all too familiar to her.

Familiar like a recurring nightmare.

It was where she ended up after being cast out by the White family.

"Vivian? Why are you silent?" The professor noticed her sudden quiet and asked curiously.

Vivian snapped back to reality.

She realized she was covered in a cold sweat.

She couldn't help but smile bitterly.

So even after all this time.

She still couldn't let it go.