The next morning, Miranda went out for her morning run. Now that she had more free time, she had picked up the habit again.Every time she finished a run and went for a shower after being drenched in sweat, she would feel energized for the rest of the day."Morning, Dr. Jefferson.""Morning."Paul h
Miranda felt completely calm now. Unlike the early days after their breakup, she no longer thought about him constantly or allowed him to easily affect her emotions.Time had become a healing remedy. No matter how deep the wound, she knew now it could be mended.Miranda had long since moved on. The
Miranda playfully teased, "No, no, what kind of host makes their guest work in the kitchen?""This guest is more than happy to help," said Paul.With an extra set of hands, the prep work was done much faster. Once everything was ready, Miranda took the sea bass out of the scallion-lemon-vinegar wate
"Sit down, let's not make this too formal. I'm not used to it," Paul said.Miranda couldn't help but laugh at his easygoing nature and sat back down.Paul added, "I love your cooking, and this meal is the best thank-you I could ask for." He then raised his soup spoon and gently clinked it against he
Miranda lifted the hem of her dress, being more cautious this time. No one made a big deal out of the small mishap, focusing instead on whether Miranda was hurt.Silas extended his arm toward her. "Here, Miranda, borrow this. There's muscle! I guarantee you won't fall."Only Elizabeth's gaze lingere
Karen being Karen, she couldn't swallow such a bitter loss. That very day, she stormed into the real estate agency demanding that Jackie come out and face her.However, the manager informed her that Jackie had resigned three days earlier. Unable to find the culprit, Karen decided to tear the entire
"You're busy writing your thesis, aren't you? Won't we be a distraction if we come over?" Lionel asked"No, the theses are already finished and submitted. I've been free recently," replied Miranda."But it's the hottest time of the year, with heat warnings all over the country. Is it really a good t
Paul quickly deduced the identities of the older couple from their age and resemblance to Miranda. With a friendly smile, he approached and greeted them, "Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Sutton. My name is Paul Jefferson. I'm Miranda's neighbor."Miranda snapped out of her surprise and immediately introduced ev
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
Jenny's usage of the phrase, "real boyfriend", was quite interesting. As if Miranda even had a fake boyfriend before.Jack spoke up immediately. "Let me do the honors. This is Paul Jefferson, a professor at Bedford College's Faculty of Physics. He's the youngest leading figure in the country for the
A man stood at the entrance. He was tall and imposing, and he had a cold expression on his face. Miranda stood next to him and looked equally stoic. Jenny was taken aback. Shock flashed in her eyes as she asked, "You… Who are you?"Paul stepped forward confidently, still holding Miranda's hand. "I