"Alright, you seem to be busier than the dean these days…" Silas remarked. Paul said, "I'll be off then.""Oh wait, I forgot to ask. What did you come back to get?" Silas called after him."You ask too many questions."Silas was at a loss for words. …Miranda dozed off again after Paul left. She h
"Your mom has been held back terribly all these years," Warren had said.His words had made Miranda's heart sink. Warren had wanted to meet Mindy in person, but Miranda explained that her mother was in Lumberville and still under contract with Edith. Miranda hadn't wanted to cause any disruption t
Miranda arrived at the lab around 7:30 am. No one else was there yet. Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from the break room. Along with the sound of footsteps, Paul emerged from the break room. They both froze when their eyes met. Paul remembered how he had fled in haste last night and felt a lit
Miranda and Sam sat by the stone table, seemingly engaged in conversation. Both of them were sitting quite close. She wore a serious expression on her face while Sam listened intently, nodding occasionally. However, Paul caught sight of the faint smile playing on Sam's lips. Even from such a distan
With that, she handed the paper and pen to Sam. "I'll be going first."Sam could only reply with a smile, "Alright, see you later.""Great. Let's go, Dr. Jefferson. The café is right across the street from where we live." It was the same place she had gone with Sam the last time they had to discuss
"Lizzy?" Bryan called out once more."What's the matter?""You were just talking to a real estate agent, right? Are you looking for a place to rent?"Elizabeth panicked. She snapped angrily to avoid more questions from Bryan, "Why do you ask so many questions? What does it have to do with you?"Brya
As Winter recalled that night she got drunk, she blushed and rubbed her nose. "It's all my mom's fault. She insisted I go to the young adult mixer, but it turned out to be a matchmaking event." She felt those young men and women at the event seemed like products lined up for selection. Natalie had
Paul, Miranda, and Winter stepped out of the restaurant."Paul, you're so popular. You were surrounded by a bunch of seniors, just like fans do around their favorite idol," Winter remarked."Idol?""Oh, it means celebrity," she replied.Paul chuckled. "It's just for practical reasons. I'm not a cele
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