Ingrid's condition wasn't too bad, and she quickly stabilized after receiving the antivenom in time. Once the hospital confirmed there were no serious complications, she and Hansel headed back to the island. To be on the safe side, Hansel had a doctor come with them to make sure Ingrid received pro
"I love you the same way you pine for Miranda. You're chasing a dream you can't catch, and I'm here longing for you, knowing I'm not the one you'll pick. If you're asking what I want, it's just to be near you," Ingrid said, her voice soft, her eyes earnest and filled with a raw, humble truth.Hansel
The shop owner could tell right off that Miranda was from Hebrania. Upon recognizing a fellow countrywoman, her attitude brightened considerably. "You've got a keen eye, young lady," she said. "I handcrafted all these sculptures myself. They'd be perfect for taking back home as gifts."Miranda smil
As Sam was heading out of the restaurant, he bumped into Hansel, who was just showing up for breakfast. Hansel frowned as he discreetly scanned the area, but Miranda was nowhere in sight.Ingrid caught him searching and played it cool. "Dear, are you looking for something?"Hansel shifted his attent
Miranda was aware of the stark temperature difference between the two locations, so she pulled out her long down coat and bundled herself up like a snowball before the plane landed. Yet, it wasn't enough.The freezing rain from a few days earlier had left tree branches and power lines heavy with ici
Miranda grinned, standing her ground. "No way. You two look just alike with that face now."She held up the small figurine and gave it a playful wiggle, which made Paul laugh."Well, maybe not quite so much anymore."In the end, Paul took the gift and thanked her."Don't mention it. The light's gree
The snow began to fall again at 10:00 pm. Paul snapped his umbrella shut, giving it a quick shake to dislodge the snowflakes clinging to it. They melted away almost instantly.The experiment had hit a few snags, leading to a cascade of complications. Even he was feeling a bit worn out from trying to
At 8:00 am, there were already plenty of people out and about at the largest farmers market in Lumberville."Mr. Sutton! Here for some fish today?""Yes. Do you have any sea bass?" Lionel Sutton asked."Of course! I've set some aside especially for you," the fishmonger, Mary Zimmer, said. She then t
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