Jenny stifled a chuckle as her eyes fell on the basket of fruit Lionel had brought. "Mindy, did you get cherries too? They seem a lot smaller than the ones Rena bought."Mindy's smile faltered slightly. "Well, our family can't compare to Leonard's."Jenny chuckled, "Exactly! Leonard's family is unma
"Of course," Cynthia said."Oh, Cynthia, you're too generous!" Rena took the gift and set it aside to open later.Cynthia then added, "It's a solid gold bracelet. If you don't like the style, you can exchange it at Aurora Gold Exchange."Jenny remarked, "Cynthia, you're so generous. Starting with a
The incident with Miranda had caused quite a stir back then. Lionel and Mindy even went to Elgerson City, but when they returned, they wouldn't say a word about it. From the rumors she heard, the truth wasn't far off.It seemed Miranda had given up on her studies for a relationship. Her ex was repor
Anna watched them leave and yelled, "You ungrateful fool! You've let that woman lead you astray, and now you defy us! How dare you argue with me? Just go! Take her and her child and stay far away. Don't ever come back!"Mindy's open defiance was a severe blow to Anna. Her frustration with Mindy reac
"Who else would do something so barbaric?" Mindy was clearly enraged. She rarely spoke harshly, and "barbaric" was likely the most offensive word she could think of.Yet, Karen remained unfazed. With her hands on her hips, she smirked. "Barbaric? This is nothing. You haven't seen real barbarism!""A
Karen's expression darkened.Lionel said, "Oh, and by the way, I just used this mop to clean the bathroom. I haven't had a chance to wash it yet, but it should be fine. Our toilet isn't very dirty, so it's probably not an issue. I'm sure you won't mind, right?"Karen was clearly disgusted. "Ugh! Da
Lionel blinked in surprise. "How did we end up here?"Miranda was about to reply when a sales representative, Wendy Thompson, approached them with a bright smile. "Here to check out some houses? We've got everything from starter homes to something more upscale."Miranda nodded. "We'd like to look a
Miranda knew that many high-end property developments required financial verification before they would consider showing the properties around. "So, what exactly are the requirements for VIP clients?" she asked."First, you need to be eligible to buy property in Lumberville—that's non-negotiable. Th
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