Just as Miranda hesitated, wondering how to put the apron over Paul's neck, he suddenly lowered his head. "Is this low enough?""Maybe a little lower.""How about now?" He bent down further."Yes, perfect." Miranda quickly slipped the apron over his neck.Paul straightened up, waited a moment, and t
"There's no need!" Miranda sat cross-legged on the rug. "This is fine."The soft, plush rug was clearly high-quality. Sitting on it was comfortable, with her back supported by the edge of the bed.If only they had a few snacks and drinks, that would make this perfect.Just as she thought it, Paul wa
From the tone of Miranda's questioning, Jack could almost see a glimpse of his father, Leonard. He wondered how she'd managed all these years alone in Elgerson City.A child with a smooth life wouldn't have this kind of drive, nor would she have the network and means to acquire such a large plot of
Sam frowned, saying impatiently, "So, who are we listening to here—me or you?"The man shrank back, not daring to say another word.The familiar voice caught Miranda's attention, and she instinctively glanced over. Just then, Jack called out to her, "Miranda, come sit over here!"Sam whipped his hea
Miranda just let that random guy pull her away. She even nodded sweetly while saying, "Sure."Sam watched, his eyes practically glowing red with jealousy. Who even was that guy?Normally, if Sam even accidentally brushed against Miranda, she'd jump back two steps, but with this guy…Apparently, he'd
"Do you know him, Miranda?" Jack asked casually.Miranda nodded. "Yes, I do.""Of course!"She and Sam answered at the same time.Jack raised an eyebrow. He sized him up from head to toe and back again, his expression growing more disdainful by the second.Sam wasn't fazed by the scrutiny; he calmly
"So, that's about it," Miranda ended her story.Sam clicked his tongue and narrowed his eyes. There was a dangerous glint in his gaze. "This Joseph guy really doesn't learn, does he…"Miranda raised an eyebrow. "What?""Nothing. So, how's the lab construction going?"She pressed her lips together at
Miranda didn't respond to that. She and Sam sat in silence until the car stopped near the alleyway.Sam then said, "We're here."Miranda replied, "Thank you, Mr. Cooper, for lending us the workers. My cousin will work out the payment details with you.""Alright." He didn't refuse the payment, and hi
"Mrs. Jefferson, you're too kind," Mindy said.Susan had a pretty good impression of Mindy. It wasn't just because of the dress back then, but also because of Mindy's family background. She came from a truly prestigious and prominent lineage as a lady of the Garrison family. However, she met with m
"Felix? Susan?" Miranda exclaimed. She was momentarily stunned to see them standing at the front door with a suitcase. Her eyes widened in surprise. Paul turned to her and said helplessly, "Miranda… my parents are here."She quickly regained her composure and stepped forward with a smile. "Felix, S
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.