Chapter 21 Sarah looked at Scarlett , who was visibly worried for her . With a sigh , Sarah explained patiently , " Scarlett , since I was willing to divorce James , it shows that I've already moved on . I don't plan on staying single forever , but right now , I just haven't met anyone who makes my heart flutter . " Scarlett let out a relieved " Oh , " finally at ease . ( 1 ) But then she remembered that even someone as charming and handsome as Zachary hadn't managed to catch Sarah's eye , and she couldn't help but wonder what Sarah had ever seen in that jerk , James . Since they had work the next day , Scarlett didn't stay too late , helping Sarah clean up before heading home . 1) The following morning , Sarah was up early . During her years of marriage to James , the Chancer family had expected her to stay home , playing the perfect trad wife and dutiful daughter - in - law . Now , returning to work filled her with excitement and anticipation . The university wasn't far from her apartment , so she decided to walk . As she enjoyed the crisp morning air and bustling campus atmosphere , an unfortunately familiar voice cut through her peace . " Sarah Sanders ? What are you doing here ? " Sarah turned and , unsurprisingly , found herself facing Lucy's shocked and disdainful expression . She frowned and decided to ignore her . But Lucy wasn't one to let things go and quickly walked over to block her path . " What , are you deaf ? I'm asking what you're doing here . Do you think you can just waltz into a place like Adams University ? " Lucy had always treated Sarah with contempt , before and after the divorce . But Sarah was no longer the same woman who would quietly endure her insults . " Move , " Sarah said , adjusting the strap of her bag , her voice calm yet carrying a note of chill , Lucy's face twisted with anger , shocked that Sarah would dare dismiss her so openly . Sarah had always bent over backward for her in the past . " Sarah , who do you think you are ? Don't get cocky just because you divorced my brother ! Do you think a top university like Adams University would accept someone like you - a divorced , low - educated woman ? Get lost ! Don't lower the standards of this place just by standing here ! " Her words were harsh and insulting . Sarah lowered her lashes slightly . She had heard far worse from Lucy and her mother over the years . Clearly , the water Sarah had 1/2 THE " splashed on her kostume navn broung muna use up ; m Raising her gaze , Sarah's voice was calm yet sharp . " You know , Lucy , Adams University prides itself on integrity and kindness . Having a student like you is a disgrace to this place . " " What did you say ? " Lucy's face froze , then twisted with fury as she jabbed a finger toward Sarah's face . " You lowlife ! Who do think you are to lecture me ? Look at your own education ! The university's motto has nothing to do with you ! " you Growing tired of her , Sarah casually pulled out her work ID and flashed it in front of Lucy's eyes . " Take a good look . I work at Adams University . " Lucy was too stunned by the fact that Sarah worked there to catch her job title . Then , a sneer crept onto her face . " Someone like you - no education , no degree - must be here as a janitor , right ? Sarah , you couldn't survive without my brother , so now you're reduced to cleaning floors ? Honestly , that job was probably your true calling all along , if not for marrying him . " Sarah didn't particularly care for Lucy's petty taunts , but a glance at her watch showed it was almost eight . She didn't want to be late on her first day . ( 2 Her tone turned colder , with a hint of impatience . " Lucy , I'm divorced from your brother . There's no need for you to come here . loolding for some sense of superiority . Instead of buzzing around me like a fly , maybe focus on buttering up your new sister - in- law . "