Samuel said, "Thanks, Jack. I might take some time to repay the money I borrowed from you, though."
Jack said, "Don't worry about that right now. Your family should be your priority."
He couldn't help thinking that Samuel couldn't continue overworking himself like this. His eyes lit up at the thought of Genesis Games, which was rapidly expanding with his help. He asked, "Do you know anything about computer programming, Samuel? If you do, I can introduce you to a job that pays pretty well."
Samuel's eyes gleamed at that. "I know a bit, but I can learn the parts I don't know."
He didn't doubt Jack's words at all—he knew the latter would help him if he was offering. He didn't want to miss out on any opportunity that could help change his current situation.
Jack grabbed a few computer programming books from his bookshelf and handed them to Samuel. "Read these first. I guarantee you'll be satisfied by the salary if you can perform well."
…
Emily and Quintis were on a flight from Tarthy City to Alnewgo. Their hearts were in their throats the whole way there.
She held his hand tightly, her eyes gleaming with anxiety and excitement. Once again, she couldn't help asking a member of the cabin crew, "Are we almost at Alnewgo?"
There was the slightest hint of a tremor in her voice. The air stewardess smiled and said gently, "Please be assured that we're flying per the set course, Mrs. Lycan. We'll arrive soon."
They took a car that had been waiting for them to Alnewgo University. Night had fallen, so it was dark outside. However, Emily's heart felt brighter and lighter than ever. She kept looking at Quintis, seemingly taking strength and support from his presence.
When they arrived at the university, Quintis called George Tripp, the dean.
Geroge sounded surprised and worried on the other end of the line. "Why are you calling at this hour, Quintis? Is anything wrong?"
Quintis took a deep breath and said heavily, "We need your help with something urgent, George. Emily and I suspect that our son might be a student at your university…"
George and Quintis were old friends, so he knew about Quintis' and Emily's past. He straightened up, looking grim as he asked, "Where are you now? I'll be right there!"
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