"Matilda, we did hit her, so don't mock her." Although he disagreed, his tone was full of indulgence and tolerance. "How are you, fellow student? Did you scratch your skin? Do you want us to take you to the infirmary?"
Today was the opening day of the Nursing College affiliated with the People's Medical School, which was next to the College of Ethnic Dance. When Bryan Hawkins drove here, he knew, and considering how Carolline Ruiz looked like a child, he naturally guessed that she was here to enroll as a student.
There were two such specialist schools nearby. At twenty years old, Matilda Ferguson was a junior at the College of Ethnic Dance.
Matilda had been practicing dance since she was a child, especially ethnic dance, which she excelled in. In a time when modern and street dance was popular, it was quite special for a miss to study ethnic dance, which doesn't have a broad future.
She was also beautiful, considered the school's goddess, with the many suitors' cars that chased after her enough to fill the lane.
As a freshman, she became famous because of a talent show. Her self-choreographed ethnic dance, along with her enchanting body and graceful dancing, moved the judges and the audience alike, and she stood out from the crowd.
She also appeared in a popular idol drama, becoming a national idol and the goddess in the eyes of the male audience.
However, she didn't let it get to her head and rejected many offers from famous directors, choosing to return to school and focus on her dance studies.
That's when she met Bryan Hawkins, who had just completed his studies abroad and returned to the country.
Both of them came out of the airport pushing their luggage carts, and somehow collided. At the time, she had already hurt her foot, and after the collision, her foot became lame.
Bryan Hawkins misunderstood, thinking that her foot was injured by the collision, and Matilda didn't explain. Anyway, Bryan took care of her, took her to the hospital, sent her back to school, and they even exchanged phone numbers.
As their contact increased, the two naturally came together. Of course, Matilda used some tricks to force Bryan Hawkins to clarify their relationship, but she didn't regret it because she knew better than anyone how outstanding Bryan Hawkins was and how limitless his future was.
Therefore, she had to hold onto him; otherwise, others would surely snatch him away.
Just like now, a little girl who looked no different from a middle school student was also fascinated by him.
Not to mention that at the time, he had already had feelings for her. She was so beautiful that even among top stars, there were very few who could compare to her. Moreover, she was natural, which only gave her an advantage over artificial beauties.
That's why the two of them were simply a match made in heaven. As long as she followed him, her bright and colorful future was just around the corner, and her choices and life plan had always been very clear.
She also loved him; this feeling was real. It's just that love had never been the whole of Matilda Ferguson's life.
If it weren't for the accident that happened later, she thought she'd be willing to stay by Bryan Hawkins' side in this life as long as he remained faithful. It's just that people are selfish, and she had to think for herself more now that an unforeseen event occurred.
The reason she looked down on Carolline Ruiz's tactics was that she once used similar methods to get Bryan Hawkins. Of course, she couldn't say that now because Bryan Hawkins absolutely loved her wholeheartedly.
She could feel it clearly, and so could he.
Therefore, anyone who wanted to covet Bryan Hawkins was Matilda Ferguson's enemy. She had to add fuel to the fire to make Bryan Hawkins completely hers so that her heart could be completely relieved.
"No need, I'm fine." Carolline Ruiz pressed her knee, stood up, and rejected Bryan Hawkins' proposal.
"Humph..." Matilda Ferguson snorted coldly. It was good that Carolline knew her place; otherwise, Matilda would ridicule her later.
In front of Bryan Hawkins, Matilda never had to hide her true nature, especially when facing those girls who eyed him covetously. She has always been extremely impolite.
Bryan Hawkins understood all of this, so he never blamed her for her rudeness.
Of course, Carolline Ruiz would not be an exception either.
"If you're really okay, then we'll leave first. Be careful when walking, and it's best not to talk on the phone." After giving a warning, Bryan Hawkins got back into the car, this time sitting in the front.
Although he had been sitting in the back just now, he knew that Matilda had honked the horn several times. Carolline Ruiz hadn't heard it because she was talking on the phone, so if something had happened, they would take responsibility. If nothing happened, then they could be at ease.
Feeling awkward, Carolline Ruiz didn't say anything but just nodded vigorously. After they left, her knee still hurt. She gritted her teeth, limped a few steps, and endured the initial pain as she began to walk normally.
"Junior sister." As soon as she walked to the entrance, Carolline Ruiz heard Andy Aguirre's voice.
Andy Aguirre, twenty years old, was the only child of his father's colleague Garth Aguirre. He was currently studying in the Surgical Department of the school and planned to study with Henry Ruiz after graduation. He had already paid his respects to his master early on, hence the junior sister's title.
Garth Aguirre was the best anesthesiologist at the People's Hospital. In general, Henry Ruiz handled surgery with Garth putting the patients under anesthesia. Therefore, Henry believed that his title of "Caden Ruiz" in the People's Hospital was all thanks to his old partner.
The two families had a very good relationship. Andy was three years older than Carolline. He had taken the college entrance examination and was admitted to the integrated undergraduate and graduate program in the Surgical Department with excellent results.
The joint program took seven years to complete, and he entered as a freshman at seventeen. In elementary school, he skipped a grade and was now a junior.
"Brother Andy." Carolline smiled and walked over, calling out to him.
Without asking, she knew her father must have briefed him beforehand. Otherwise, Andy wouldn't have been waiting for her at the school gate. Andy started the school year a week earlier than the new students.
"Here, give it to me." Andy waved his hand and took Carolline's luggage. It wasn't much because their home was close by, so if she needed anything, she could go home and get it whenever she had free time.
Andy led her to the Nursing College to register. He had already asked someone for directions, so everything was familiar and smooth, and he quickly helped Carolline complete the registration process.
She drew the number two for the class lottery and was placed in Class 2 of the nursing department.
Andy had excellent grades and was not only a top student in the Surgical Department but also well-known throughout the entire school. Almost everyone, teachers, and students alike, knew who Andy was.
Seeing Andy personally bring Carolline to register, Class 2's advisor naturally paid extra attention to her. After they left, he even circled her name.
After a busy day, Carolline returned to the dormitory and fell asleep while everyone was getting to know each other.
What Carolline didn't expect was that she had a dream that night, and the person in her dream was the man she had only met once; so far, she didn't even know his name.