Prof Duncan was able to secure a mortgage and buy a manageable house for us to perch.

At dawn I was up and early enough and when Prof. Duncan saw me all dressed up for school he shot a stunned gaze at me.

I never knew you were good in chemistry. You scored ninety eight percent in your test,” he said and pointed at the sheet on the table.

“I thought you said you wanted to stay off school since you lost your parents,” he intoned, midway knotting his tie.

I jerked my head in concurrence, “Actually Prof. I would have loved to leave this city, but for the love...