Christine patted Miranda's back with a wrinkled yet tender hand. Her heart slowly softened. "Hush, now. You're already all grown up, yet you're still a crybaby. How embarrassing is that?"Paul watched the entire situation quietly. When Christine and Miranda hugged and made peace with each other, he
Paul kept quiet. To him, food was merely something he needed to replenish his energy. It didn't matter how it tasted. "I'm done washing the vegetables."Miranda took a glance at them. The washed red bell peppers and lettuce were arranged nicely together. It was evident that Paul was a neat freak."W
"I'm too busy for this nonsense.""What? Nonsense? You're the one at fault here! How can you be such a miser? Don't you know misers are as despicable as rats in the gutters?""Go to someone else if you're going to act all crazy." Hansel wondered what the hell she was talking about.Tina couldn't car
After that, Hansel got into his car and sped off.Pissed, Winter stomped her feet. She burst out in anger, scolding, "Look at him! What a jerk! Scumbag! A piece of trash! How frustrating!"She grabbed Marshall's collar. "I'm telling you, Mimi will never, ever return to him this time. Never!"Marshal
"I don't want to." Ingrid shook her head. Immediately after, she stood on her tiptoes, blushing. "I want to be with you for a while longer."Before she could lean closer, Hansel asserted his dominance and wrapped an arm around her waist. Then, he kissed her fiercely.The onlookers inhaled sharply, a
At that moment, she felt as if her then-muddled life had reconciled with her now-enlightened self. She felt complete.She worked on it until dawn broke. Staring at her completed thesis, she decided to seize the moment and submitted it to "Science".It was one of the top three academic journals world
In a marriage of convenience among the rich, it was common for the man to have a few mistresses. As long as it didn't affect the wife's status, it didn't matter if they did.As a mother, Evelyn wouldn't interfere in such matters. Her words today could be considered a promise to Miranda.She expected
Miranda had finally left that scum. She should never return to that jerk.Miranda shook her head. "No, I didn't.""Thank goodness." Winter sighed in relief. "Oh, right. Are you free tonight? I need your help."…After meeting the college's higher-ups, Tina was full of smiles as everything had gone a
"Mrs. Jefferson, you're too kind," Mindy said.Susan had a pretty good impression of Mindy. It wasn't just because of the dress back then, but also because of Mindy's family background. She came from a truly prestigious and prominent lineage as a lady of the Garrison family. However, she met with m
"Felix? Susan?" Miranda exclaimed. She was momentarily stunned to see them standing at the front door with a suitcase. Her eyes widened in surprise. Paul turned to her and said helplessly, "Miranda… my parents are here."She quickly regained her composure and stepped forward with a smile. "Felix, S
Under Susan's gaze, Jenny felt a chill run down her spine. "You… Why are you acting so weird? Are you mute? You don't look like it from how you're dressed."She shot Susan a glare and muttered, "Crazy woman," before heading back into her apartment building. Susan stayed rooted to the spot. Her face
They made it back from the school to Harold's place just in time for dinner. After dinner, Lionel and his family said their goodbyes. Upon seeing this, Leonard's family made their exit right after. Jenny walked them to the door before collapsing onto the couch, clutching her lower back. "What a ti
Paul's genes ensured both good looks and a decent figure. On top of that, judging by how generous he was with his gifts, he clearly wasn't just an ordinary college professor. He probably came from an affluent family. Elite families like his often went back several generations, which meant his rela
Since it was the end of the year, the students were all on holiday. The vast school grounds felt a little deserted. Dallas Urban, the school's security guard, noticed Lionel coming from a distance. He stepped out of the guard booth and greeted him cheerfully, "Mr. Sutton!" Then his gaze landed on
"There's still a pile of pots and pans in the kitchen waiting to be cleaned," Jenny complained."I'm just like a maid that's born to toil endlessly, unlike you who can enjoy such an easy life. "You should really learn from Lionel. He cooks every time they host a gathering. You two are brothers, but
"I'm cooking something," Paul said. "Why are you cooking this late at night?" Susan asked. "I wanted a midnight snack."Susan knew her son didn't normally eat late. Clearly, he was cooking for someone else. The thought worsened her mood. "When are you planning to come back to Elgerson?" she asked
Suddenly, Miranda stopped walking. She turned to face Paul and said seriously, "Thank you, Paul, for coming to Lumberville to spend Christmas with me. And… thank you for being in my life."Paul was slightly taken aback. Then, he gently squeezed her hand. "You dummy. I should be the one thanking you.