Carl stood up and walked toward her with a warm smile, his gaze soft but unreadable. He gently tucked a few stray strands of hair behind her ear, then stepped back slightly, admiring his handiwork with a proud nod.
"I'm really happy to see you, Nnenna," he said, his voice low but filled with genuine warmth. "When I said we would meet soon, I made sure it would happen."
Nnenna tilted her head, curious. "So… you're really a lecturer here?"
Carl chuckled lightly, the sound smooth and soothing. "Of course. I didn't want to say anything until it was certain. They've been trying to get me to teach here for a while now. The moment I hinted at it, they couldn't wait to hand me a position." He smiled, eyes twinkling with something deeper.
