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"T—That means he's—"

George smiled at her. "He's no longer part of the faculty and the school, August. So, technically, the incident is not really going to cause—"

"W—what? This can't be happening." She could feel her eyes shaking and almost in tears when Flynn holds her hand on the table to calm her down.

"The board agreed to Flynn's resignation considering the circumstances. Besides, he's not taking a No as an answer." Francis said, speaking for the rest of the board members.

"But you love to teach." She said, ignoring what Francis said and her voice weak as she looked at Flynn's face. "You learned teaching from Father Jacobs. It's your only memory of him." She looked at George. "You can't take that away from him."

George looked at Flynn who took a deep breath. "C—Can we talk outside, August?"

She nodded. Flynn helps her stand on her feet and puts his hand on her back. "Please excuse us. You can start dinner without us."

They all nodded before they left. Flynn guides her outside the restaurant and they decided to talk under a tree in front near the entrance. "Why didn't you tell me that you quit your job?"

Flynn looked sad and regretful. "Because I know how much that means to you."

"What are you saying? How much what means to me exactly?" She asked, trying her best not to cry.

"How much you value work. And especially how much you value what people around you values for themselves. How much you value—me, August." He reached out to her and pulled her close by holding her hand as he caressed her face with his fingers and looking into her eyes. "And I'm so happy knowing how much they mean to you now. Believe me, I've never seen such selfless love my whole life and you just take my breath away." He sighed. "I had to make that choice. Because I love you and I value what you love. The scholarship you worked hard for. The job you have at University Coffee & Brew."

hands. "And please, this is all I ask, let me love you in ways I can. That teaching job, that memory of Father Jacobs, yes, they mean to me but you mean the

just swells her heart in happiness. "I just didn't want to cause

why I had to make that

She felt his lips touched hers lightly and for some reason, she felt the heavy feeling on her chest is being lifted. Was

finally love him freely

guest. It is the

"Engineers Royal Academy?"

for engineering students." He smiled. "The school I graduated from

as she asked. "Are you

"Does it matter? You won't accept my scholarship

ARE a board member

smiled. "I am. It's funny this

believe I'm actually dating a prince.

prefer to hear a Yes. I'd do anything to keep you around. But of course, what you love still matters more to me.

looked at him lovingly and nodded. "You forget saying your name there somewhere." She smiled. "You'll soon be busy with your project in New York. It is closer to Seattle than me being in London, don't you think?" She still can't believe what's going on. Although she feels guilty

a flight. But yes, New York is closer than London. You win. Shall we go inside and have dinner now?" He asked

"Starving."

on before he went to take his. Francis and the rest of the guys were talking about the project they have in New York

stopped moving when a woman's voice greeted them with