Catherine had stayed up too late with Mia the night before, so she didn't leave until much later than usual the next day.
Zoe, who normally arrived at the research lab early to deal with her work, didn't come in until the afternoon. "Cathy, thank you."
Catherine looked at her in confusion. "Thank me for what?"
Zoe's eyes were slightly red. "I know you went to the university leaders for me. Thank you."
Catherine shook her head. "I didn't really do anything. Did your sister get the authorship back?"
Zoe's expression dimmed. "No."
Catherine hadn't held much hope from the start, so she didn't feel too disappointed.
Zoe's face showed mixed emotions. "The university leaders probably only handled it because of you. They were afraid we would make the situation bigger. Although my sister did
