Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 958

But those grand doors had remained firmly shut.

She had been absolutely convinced she was going to lose the mother who was her entire world.

A suffocating wave of despair had completely swallowed her whole.

It was Seth who had reached into the abyss and pulled her out.

Because that memory was seared into her soul, she remembered every single detail. Even after all these years, his face from that afternoon was branded perfectly into her mind.

It was permanently etched into her heart.

It was why she had been so wildly, unconditionally devoted to him for seven straight years, demanding absolutely nothing in return.

But now, Seth was staring her in the eyes, telling her that wasn't the beginning of their story.

Noreen was desperate for the truth.

Seeing the burning need in her gaze, Seth reluctantly pulled his arms from around her waist, stood up, and walked over to the desk.

He pulled a small box from the drawer, walked back, and immediately pulled her back into his lap.

He placed the velvet box in her palms. "Open it."

Noreen stared down at the dark velvet.

It was obvious the box had been handled obsessively over the years; the edges were entirely worn down and faded.

Under Seth's intense, expectant gaze, she slowly flipped open the lid.

Nestled inside was a gleaming medal, its brilliant gold contrasting sharply with its red ribbon.

Noreen's breath caught in her throat. She froze completely.

She couldn't believe her eyes.

Her trembling fingers reached out to lift the heavy metal, flipping it over to check the inscription on the back.

The winner's name was clearly engraved on the smooth surface.

Noreen Gilmore.

This was her Gold Medal!

The exact one she had won at her very first International Mathematical Olympiad!

She had been seventeen that year.

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