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Three days later, Ginny arrived early at the exam site, clutching her exam pass.
Professor Edward was known for his high standards, so only a handful of candidates had made it to the final round. Instead of a formal venue, Professor Edward had rented a conference room at a hotel for the exam.
When Ginny entered, five or six people were already seated.
Just as she was scanning the room for a spot, a familiar voice
called out behind her.
“Ginny? I thought you married rich. Why are you still fighting for an intern spot with the rest of us?”
She turned around to see Wendy Hopkins, her old university classmate, standing at the entrance, smiling at her.
It was the first time they’d seen each other since graduation. They hadn’t been particularly close back then, but their relationship had never been openly hostile either. So Ginny was surprised at the sudden edge in her tone.
They hadn’t even spoken in years–what could’ve caused this?
“What’s wrong? It’s only been a few years, and you don’t even recognize an old classmate anymore? People always say the rich
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look down on others. I used to think that was nonsense–until now. You’ve already got everything–married into money, living the dream. Can’t you leave the scraps for us ordinary folks?”
Wendy’s voice was half teasing, half accusatory.
The others in the room perked up, glancing at Ginny with wary expressions, as if she’d done something shameful just by showing up.
At first, Ginny wondered if this was just a misunderstanding. She considered approaching Wendy privately to talk things through. After all, they might end up studying under the same professor—starting things off with bad blood wouldn’t help
anyone.
But before she could even find the right moment, Wendy had already painted a target on her back, turning her into public enemy number one. Ginny was in no mood to play nice.
Thanks to Melody, she’d already been on edge the past couple of days. She’d come to the exam this morning hoping for a fresh start–and instead ran straight into this mess. Her expression darkened.
“I heard from Professor Edward that many of the candidates this time are married,” Ginny said flatly. “Just because you’re not married, doesn’t mean you should be taking it out on those of us who are. And about me being some rich wife…
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“For someone who calls herself a modern woman, you’ve got a pretty outdated mindset. We’re not living in some old patriarchal society anymore. Women can get married and still have careers. Unless you plan to give up your career entirely if you do marry rich one day?”
She tilted her head slightly.
“If that’s what you plan to do, you’d better let Professor Edward know now. He’s strict about commitment. He once said it takes a lot of effort to train a good doctor, and if someone isn’t all in, it’s better they leave the team early.”
Back in her university days, Ginny had been the quiet, bookish type. You could insult her a hundred times and maybe get one line back–maybe. But somehow, in just a few years, she’d grown sharp, quick–witted.
Even worse, people were actually listening to her now.
A few candidates glanced at Wendy with skepticism. Her cheeks flushed as she tried to recover.
“Well, not everyone’s as lucky as you,” she muttered. “And I happen to be serious about my career. Everything else can wait.”
Then, afraid Ginny might keep pressing, she quickly turned and walked to the front of the room.
Ginny had no interest in dragging things out either. And just
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then, Professor Edward entered, making it even easier to focus on the real reason she was there.
The exam lasted three hours. Professor Edward graded the papers on the spot.
Ginny was the second to turn hers in. When Professor Edward reviewed her answers, he gave her a high score, clearly pleased with her performance.
She walked out of the room beaming, her heart light with relief. Professor Edward had said he’d announce the final list of accepted interns once grading was complete.
Half an hour later, Wendy emerged from the exam room last, looking grim.
Ginny assumed she hadn’t done well. But when everyone returned to the conference room and Professor Edward posted the results, Wendy turned out to be the final name on the list— just barely making the cut.
Back in school, Wendy had always been competitive. She and Ginny had shared classrooms for eight years, and she was used to being at the top. Landing at the bottom now must’ve stung.
Professor Edward addressed the room.
“There are five accepted interns. Please inform your hospitals about your plans to study abroad. Get your passports in order,
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pack your things. I’ll see you all in a month.”
With that, he left.
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Ginny checked the time and started packing her things. She figured she’d grab a bite before heading back to the hospital. But just as she was zipping her bag, Ryan appeared.
“Congratulations. Looks like everything worked out.”
He’d run into Professor Edward just outside the building and already knew Ginny had passed.
He held out a bouquet of sunflowers–her favorite.
purse without
She took them with a smile, handing him her thinking. It was a familiar gesture, easy and natural.
In five years of her marriage, Chandler had never once brought her flowers. Probably didn’t even know what kind she liked.
Across the room, Wendy caught sight of the scene and felt a sharp pang in her chest.
“I heard you’re quite the rising star in tech these days, Ryan,” she said, her voice tight. “Didn’t expect you’d still have time to drive Ginny to work.”
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