Delilah and Josie walked out of the chapel together.

Delilah said, “Don’t stress too much about the competition. I’ve checked out your project. Sure, it’s not the flashiest thing ever, but it’s fresh, and it can actually be used in real clinical work. The school is definitely going to pick it up.”

She patted Josie’s hand. “You’ve put up with a lot before, haven’t you? But from now on, as long as you play it straight and keep working hard on your research, I promise that you will be able to show whatever you have got. Double majoring in your senior year is definitely a challenge. If you still want to pursue cytology further, I can refer you to Edwin. He might not be as famous as David, but his teaching skills are just as solid. If you’re worried about job prospects because of his reputation, you don’t need to stress about that. As long as you graduate with excellent grades, I’ll personally make sure you get a job!”

Delilah’s sincerity was obvious. Every word was for Josie’s sake, with no hidden agenda at all. Josie was genuinely touched by her thoughtfulness. Josie felt warm inside and couldn’t help but cling to Delilah’s arm.

“No, I don’t want to leave you, Professor Wilcourt. I just want to stay with you. Double majoring might be hard, but it’s not impossible,” Josie said earnestly. She said, “Please trust me. I promise I won’t embarrass you. I’ll graduate on time. Just don’t make me leave, okay?”

“You silly girl!” Delilah said with a helpless smile, “I’m not trying to send you away. I just don’t want you to work yourself so hard. I know you’re probably used to it…” Thinking about all those crazy piles of experimental data Josie had to deal with, Delilah’s face twisted in anger.

Delilah said, “I’m nothing like David. He just kept pushing you without a shred of decency, and then acted like none of your effort even mattered. He totally had it coming, losing a student like you.” As she spoke, Delilah reached out and gave Josie a light pat on the head. Delilah added, “Just think about what I said, okay? Whatever you choose, I’ve got your back. I’ll make sure you graduate, no matter what.”

Josie hugged her even tighter, her eyes red as she shook her head. “I don’t need to think about it. When I went to the hospital to find you, I’d already made up my mind. I want to study acupuncture. Please, trust me, Professor Wilcourt. I can manage my time between the two majors, and I’ll make sure I do well in both.”

“Alright!” Delilah sighed. She really didn’t want Josie to wear herself out, but she just couldn’t bear to let such a devoted student go. Since Josie was so set on this, Delilah had no reason to keep pushing her.

Delilah said, “Sean and Claire are both about to finish grad school, and they’ve already passed all their exams. They don’t have much left to do, so if you need anything done, just boss them around. Don’t be polite. If you ever have questions about your major, just ask me anytime. Once you finish the materials I gave you, come to me for more. If you’ve got some free time, swing by my place. I’ll give you some one-on-one lessons. Anyway, since you chose this niche major, I won’t let anyone look down on you, especially not David. He thinks you can’t make it, but I’ll make sure you succeed. Josie, all the unfairness you’ve faced before won’t happen here. I only have one selfish wish.”

Delilah paused for a moment. She looked at Josie seriously. “I hope one day you’ll bring acupuncture to new heights!”

Delilah’s words made Josie think back to her previous life. After the Reedshaw family’s company was taken over by the Brown family, their medical heritage gradually faded from public view. A few years later, Delilah’s classes were cut. Even though acupuncture kept developing, the Reedshaw family’s acupuncture techniques were barely ever mentioned anymore.