She Called Me A Pet

As a world-renowned genius, I only gave up on the top universities' offer and went to the same community college as her because she asked, "Will you go to the same college as me? I'd love to see you every day."

I thought I had met the right woman until her conversation with her friend suggested otherwise.

"He's not my boyfriend," she said. "Think of him as a clever dog. I only keep him around because he entertains me."

Her friend mentioned a name, Aidan Stewart.

Her expression softened at the mention of Aidan. "Aidan isn't like him. Aidan is a blessing heaven sent to me."

At that moment, I finally realized what I was to her.

I didn't wait any longer. I called the professor who favored me and said, "Dr. Anderson, I'll take on the drug research."

Aidan Stewart

"Are you sure?" the professor asked from the other end of the line. "This means staying abroad for a long time. Weren't you reluctant to leave your girlfriend before?"

I looked at the woman who was supposed to love me.

She was chatting happily with her friends. The smile that appeared when she heard Aidan's name still lingered on her face.

I looked down at the ground and whispered, "Nope. It's just my wishful thinking all along."

The professor didn't comment on it. "Alright. I'll book your flight. You leave in three days, so start preparing."

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After the call ended, I took a deep breath, opened the door, and walked into the room.

My presence attracted everyone's attention. They began to exchange whispers among themselves.

"Look. It's the guy chasing Selena. Isn't he obedient? He really can't stay away from her, can he?"

"Mind your words! He's Selena's boyfriend! Do you know he's a genius?"

"So what if he's a genius? At the end, he followed her to the community college and was at her beck and call the whole time. Does he have no dignity?"

Selena's best friends had been mocking me from the start.

I simply disregarded them. I've decided not to let it get to me.

Their cheeks began to burn with embarrassment when I paid no mind to their insults.

"Hey! We're talking to you! Can't you hear us? Seriously? What kind of genius can't hear people talking to him?"

Selena lightly punched the arm of the girl nearest to her. "Come on, that's enough. You'll hurt Noah's feelings if you keep teasing him."

Then she turned to me and gently handed over her laptop. "Noah, take a look at the assignment. You're the only person we can depend on now."

Her friends went silent at her words, looking at me expectantly.

I glanced at the description on the screen. One solution popped up in my mind after another.

Yet, I kept quiet, refusing to help them.

Sensing that I was in a bad mood, Selena took my wrist with both hands and swung my arm playfully. "Dear Noah, it's time to put that