Hansel didn't sleep well last night and was already sleepy. Yawning, he looked up in time to see Ingrid taking a photo of them. Instantly, his expression turned grim, and he blocked the camera.Ingrid was stunned. "Dear, it's our first time going on an overseas trip. Don't you want to take a photo t
"A masquerade ball?""Yeah. It's the hotel's tradition to hold a ball once every six months. The theme is different every time. It was a costume party the last time, and the one before was a Halloween-themed party."This time, its theme is relatively more common. Everyone is more accepting of the id
The man wore a black suit, with royal blue cufflinks that stood out. The light-colored Patek Philippe he wore gave him a vintage touch. It somehow complemented the mask he wore, which was the mask of the Phantom of the Opera.Miranda met his smiling eyes and instantly recognized him.It was Sam!"I'
Sam replied, "Of course."Miranda said, "I thought the end of the year would be the busiest time for those working in the finance sector like you.""That's not entirely true." Sam smiled. He hinted, "It depends on who we're talking about. As busy as we are, we'll make time for those we hold dear. Fo
When Sam saw Miranda and Hansel parting on a bad note, he raised his eyebrow and smiled. It seemed Hansel's tricks weren't effective anymore.Although Sam and Hansel were now in a dispute, they used to be best friends.He knew all about Hansel's ways of coaxing someone. It all came down to giving th
However, Sam smiled. "Don't mind me. I won't know how it'll turn out if I don't try, right?"Miranda replied, "Even if you'll be disappointed?"Sam's gaze darkened. "If so, I'll accept defeat with grace."Miranda didn't expect him to be so stubborn. She fell silent.Picking up on her emotions, Sam s
Hansel's expression eased a little at her words. However, the next moment, he heard her say, "You are also none of my business."It's late now. If you're still going to act up, I'll call the butler and get him to send the guards over."Hansel wasn't done. "Mimi—""I'll count to three. One, two…"Mir
Tilting her head, Miranda tried to imagine. Her lack of imagination limited the images she could see in her mind, but she was less nervous after listening to Dave.In the afternoon when the water was warmer, she and Winter could finally go underwater.There were two types of wetsuits, the one-piece
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.
Yale wasn't too pleased. "But… I was just trying to clear the way for you. Am I wrong for doing that?"He couldn't help but feel a little wronged. Paul softened his tone and explained, "That's not what I meant. First off, Mom had already agreed to me coming to Lumberville. There was no need for lie
"Oh, you're back? What were you guys doing?" Lionel came out of the kitchen, still wearing his apron. He looked a little puzzled when he saw everyone gathered around Paul and Miranda. "Dad…" Miranda was about to go over with the shopping bags, but Paul had already taken them from her before she cou