A Love Rekindled (Nancy and Bruce) novel Chapter 35

I had never imagined that the person I was looking at was Douglas.

Normally, he wore iron rimmed glasses and dressed like someone's hipster husband. To be blunt, he usually dressed like an old man.

It was completely at odds with how he looked like now. He looked both ravishing and charming, and the difference was astonishing.

"Are you disappointed now that you know it's me, Nancy?"

I waved my hand and explained. "That's not what I meant. I just felt that your current image looks very similar to one of the main characters in our game. That's why I was staring."

I had been rather rude.

Douglas was a little surprised. He sighed and said, "I thought you liked this kind of style."

I raised my eyebrows slightly and couldn't think of what to answer.

At that moment, Lilian and Kayson appeared from the left. They greeted me enthusiastically. "Nancy, you have no idea how many ladies came over to hit on Professor Irvin before you arrived!" Lilian looked proud. Then, she lowered her voice. "They even bought him coffee."

Kayson put on a high-pitched voice as he imitated them. "What flavor do you like, Douglas?"

I said amusedly, "Douglas' current look is very attractive to women."

Kayson wanted to say more, but Douglas stopped him. "If you keep making fun of me, don't ask me to come again next time."

Only then did Lilian and Kayson subside tactfully.

I had only just realized that Douglas, the university professor, was often called by Lilian and Kayson to go to various comic conventions as a cosplayer.

No wonder I had bumped into him.

After that, Douglas brought me to different areas so that I could admire the differences in how the comics were being promoted. I learned many things in the process.

I couldn't just let them help me for nothing, so after the comic convention, I suggested buying them all a meal.

We all went to Rico Restaurant together.

When we passed by a private room on the second floor, we bumped into Kate. She was having dinner with a bunch of rich ladies.

Kate's gaze swept over Douglas, who was standing beside me. She asked, "He looks familiar. Is this your new boyfriend, Nance?"

I was about to explain when Douglas said, "Hello, Mrs. Harold. My name is Douglas."

Kate was startled. Then, she stuck out her hand and said, "You look like an accomplished young man. Where do you work?"

She was being pretty nosy, so I couldn't help frowning.

"I teach at Nicox University." Douglas was very polite. "I was Nancy's classmate."

Upon hearing this, there was a calculating look in Kate's eyes.

Then my phone rang. It was Kate.

It was already 9:00 pm, and it was rather unexpected.

I was worried that something had happened, so I answered the call.

"Nance, you're not asleep, are you? I've got to tell you, I suddenly remembered where I've seen your boyfriend before."

I pinched my brow, trying to suppress the impulse to hang up.

"There's a famous old scholar in Joddensdon and Saza called Michael Irvin. Have you heard of him?" Kate continued gossiping. "It's his mentor. His wife is very accomplished in the domestic field of physics too. Their entire family are all experts in their respective fields, and Michael is your boyfriend's grandfather."

I was too shocked to speak.

I finally understood why someone as influential as Richard only spoke courteously to Douglas.

But Douglas kept a very low profile and had a gentle personality. No one would have connected him with the Irvins, who were famous in Joddensdon and Saza.

Right after that, I realized why Kate had been in such a hurry to tell me about Douglas' family background. She was trying to hint to me that someone of his background would not be able to accept mine. She was really worrying too much for me.

"If there isn't anything else, Aunt Kate, I…"

"Why didn't you bring Cindy to the gathering today?"