"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
Lionel quickly nodded. "Alright, alright. We'll chat later."Paul gave a slight nod before finally leaving. Once inside the apartment, Miranda busied herself with unpacking their luggage. Meanwhile, Mindy and Lionel began inspecting their daughter's living space.It was a two-bedroom apartment, not
Lionel said, "Are you conducting a background check? Besides, Mimi probably doesn't know much about his private life. What's the point of asking her? Next time, just ask Paul directly."Mindy actually nodded. "Alright, next time I'll ask him directly if there's an opportunity.""Wait… are you seriou
"You're the best, honey," Lionel cooed."Stop it… Time for bed." Mindy retorted."…Okay."It turned out that getting an early night and conserving their energy was the right call because the next day, Miranda took them to the Elgerson Wall.It was another bright, sunny day. Since they left early, th
It was no wonder Miranda was so surprised.First, Paul was usually buried in work at the lab during this time of day, so seeing him anywhere else was unexpected. Second, he and Lionel were sitting there playing chess, with an open Calendar Notebook beside them.It was as if they were long-lost frien
Lionel still seemed a bit reluctant to let go of the conversation. "That Paul guys is really something," he remarked, taking a couple of sips of water.He smacked his lips and repeated with admiration, "Really something…"Miranda couldn't help but laugh. "Dad, the way you're looking right now, it's
"Every half a block along the way, there are signs showing the direction to the library," Paul explained as they walked. "The north campus forms a large loop. If you go left, you'll reach Solaris Hall. The library is to the right…"Lionel listened carefully, nodding as he tried to picture the route
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