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Chapter 204: Alexander Defends His Dissertation

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We set up the computer in Dominic's study.

Alexander's defense is happening via video call from the University of Michigan. He's presenting his research to a committee of professors. He's defending the work of years. He's stepping into his identity as a scholar.

I'm nervous for him in a way that's almost painful.

Dominic sets up the video and we test the connection and we sit in the study waiting for the call to start. We're both in chairs directly in front of the screen. We want Alexander to s
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