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Autumn quickly smiled and greeted him. “Hello, Senior Sinclair p>
“Mm.” Keith responded, then sat down beside Autumn.
Edwin glanced at the two of them. “You two know each other p>
“We’ve known each other for a few years p>
“Never met p>
Autumn looked at Keith.
He was looking at her too.
Their eyes met for a moment before she quickly lowered her head.
She hadn’t expected Keith to admit they knew each other, which left her a little flustered. Keith’s eyes swept over her with quiet scrutiny, as if he could see right through her. “Hm p>
They hadn’t met for a few days, and she was already pretending not to know him?
What a heartless girl.
Everyone’s gaze shifted back and forth between the two of them, curiosity stirred.
So, do they know each other or not?
Autumn twisted her fingers at the hem of her blouse and forced herself to respond. “I asked him a few questions years ago. I didn’t know he was one of Mr. Shaw’s students until today p>
That was the truth.
Back then, she knew nothing about Keith, and whenever she brought him up, he always brushed it off effortlessly.
Later, when she saw a news article about him online, she realized he was actually the heir of the Sinclair family.
Edwin smiled and lifted his wine glass. “You’re all students I value most. It’s rare for everyone to gather like this, so eat, drink, and enjoy yourselves p>
Everyone also lifted their glasses and stood up. “Thank you, Mr. Shaw p>
Noticing that Autumn’s glass was filled with wine, Keith frowned and said to her, “Your stomach isn’t well.
Switch it p>
His tone left no room for discussion, and everyone paused.
Keith knew about Autumn’s health? What kind of relationship was this?
Autumn smiled and explained, “It’s alright, it’s just red wine. Since everyone’s celebrating, I’ll just have one
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glass p>
She thought one glass of red wine wouldn’t hurt.
Keith reached out and took the wine glass from her hand.
His face darkened. “Trying to shorten your life, is that it p>
He poured her a glass of juice.
Autumn took it with a bit of helplessness, not daring to meet his
eyes.
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At that moment, Ethan spoke up apologetically. “Autumn, I’m sorry. I forgot you were hospitalized a few days ago for stomach pain. I really shouldn’t have let you drink p>
Edwin looked at Autumn with concern. “I heard too. You were supposed to attend the seminar but missed it because you weren’t feeling well p>
“Are you alright now? How did it get so bad you had to be hospitalized p>
Autumn smiled and replied, “Sorry to make you worry, Mr. Shaw. I’m fine now p>
But when she turned her head, she met Keith’s deep, unreadable gaze and quickly looked down again.
It felt like he could see through everything–yet still watched her act as if he knew she’d pretend anyway.
That feeling was deeply unsettling.
Halfway through the meal, Autumn started to feel a bit of discomfort in her stomach and excused herself to go to the restroom.
Clutching her stomach, she leaned over the sink and dry–heaved, but nothing came out.
Once the worst of it passed, she stepped out of the restroom.
She immediately ran into Keith, who had just come out of the men’s room.
His face was dark. “You were in that state and still wanted to drink p>
Autumn looked up at him, opened her mouth to argue, but the words stuck in her throat.
He was just looking out for her–if she argued now, it would only make her seem ungrateful.
Keith suddenly asked, “Did you bring your medication p>
“I did p>
Autumn nodded and rummaged through her bag to pull out the pill bottle.
As they stepped out of the hallway together, Keith asked a server for a glass of warm water and handed it to her. “Take your medicine p>
Autumn took the water, dropped a pill into her mouth, and swallowed it.
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The bitterness spread instantly. She frowned and finished the entire glass in one go.
Keith’s low voice came from above her. “From now on, no more alcohol. Not even a sip p>
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