2/2 Chapter 37 Alone upstairs , James couldn't shake the Image of Zachary and Sarah leaving together . His brow furrowed as he lit a cigarette . Had Sarah really betrayed him during their marriage ? Remembering Sarah's cold detachment during their divorce , James realized it wasn't impossible . Taking a deep drag from his cigarette , he picked up his phone and found her number - one he rarely dialed . Driven by curiosity and suspicion , he felt compelled to confront Sarah . The call connected quickly , but a mechanical voice responded : " Sorry , the number you have dialed is not available . Please try again later . " James frowned , hanging up and immediately redialing . " Sorry , the number you have dialed is not … " He slammed the end call button , gripping his phone tightly , his face dark with anger . Damn Sarah ! She'd actually blocked his number ! James's appearance hadn't particularly affected Sarah . With work the next day , she went to bed early . The following morning at school , her colleague immediately called her to a meeting . As in previous years , the school was organizing its annual psychology competition to promote student engagement and learning . This year's timing was awkward . Usually held earlier , various school activities had pushed it back to midterm season . The teachers normally in charge were busy helping students prepare for exams , creating an uncomfortable situation . " Why don't we let Miss Sanders handle the competition ? " one teacher suggested , glancing at Sarah . " She's the Associate Dean's protégé , not much older than the students , and has experience organizing events from her student council days . She should be able to manage it . " All eyes in the office turned to Sarah , Adams University prioritized education , with psychology being a flagship program . Sarah knew how overwhelmed teachers got during exam season , so she nodded in agreement . " If everyone trusts me with this , I'm happy to take it on . " The matter was settled , and word quickly spread that Sarah would be organizing this year's psychology competition . Given her reputation at the university , she began receiving inquiries about registration before lunch break even started . 1/2 At lunchtime , Mia bounded into her office like an energetic bunny . " Sarah ! I've been waiting forever downstairs . It's lunchtime- why aren't you coming down ? " Sarah checked the time , surprised at how quickly it had passed . She rubbed her nose bridge , feeling a headache coming on . " I'm working on the competition proposal . We've had unexpectedly high registration numbers . I was confident at first , but now I'm feeling overwhelmed . " " That's no problem , " Mia said , linking arms with Sarah . " This afternoon , we'll visit the Events Committee to set up a booth , put up promotional posters on the bulletin boards , and get some committee members to help with registration . If we're still swamped , I can ask the Student Council president for help . We can move the competition to the main auditorium if needed . " Despite her princess - like appearance , Mia , as the Reynolds family's precious daughter , had impressive organizational skills . Sarah had considered these solutions but was hampered by being new and not knowing many students . With Mia's help , everything would be much easier . She fondly ruffled Mia's hair . " Clever girl . Come on , lunch is my treat today . Order whatever you want . " Mia grinned like a mischievous kitten . " Since you offered , I won't hold back . I'm going to order everything on the menu ! "