Next to Willow was Hank, who was grinning like a puppy and holding a thermos. Meanwhile, Theodore stood behind him, weighed down with bags of all sizes.Miranda then quickly looked away as she and Willow weren't exactly close."Hey, Miranda!" Madison waved from a distance, jogging over with a large,
"With all this time left, why don't we try looking for some rare plants?" Miranda suggested. Plus, who wouldn't want a perfect score?"Sure, I'm in!" Madison said enthusiastically. "Honestly, I don't care much about 100 or 80; I just want to hang out with you guys!"After a short rest, the three set
It was a vast expanse of Canavalia vines!"Come over here! There's an entire stretch of wild Canavalia vines!" Miranda turned back excitedly, and Madison and Sebastian rushed over as soon as they heard the news.These Canavalia vines were highly prized vines. They originated in the mountain valleys
Miranda had no choice but to find shelter from the rain. Knowing the risk of lightning, she avoided taking cover under a tree.In the brief flash of lightning that illuminated the sky, she spotted a waist-high rock nearby, which had a small natural hollow. It was just big enough for one person to sq
"Alright!" Madison said to Sebastian.The two of them immediately took off, sprinting toward the nearest section, which was Area A. Along the way, they ran into Hank and his group.Noticing their urgency, Hank sensed something was up. With a mix of old grudges and new spite, he decided to block thei
Hank practically jumped forward to mock Theodore. "Are you stupid? At this hour, the staff have all gone home! You think you'll find anyone?"Theodore scratched his head, looking a bit conflicted before finally deciding, "Whether or not they're there, we still have to try! We can't just stand around
At that moment, Paul was attending an academic conference. Night had fully fallen, and it was nearing 7:00 pm. The conference was reaching its conclusion, and when the host called his name, Paul stepped up to the podium to deliver the closing remarks.During his speech, his phone vibrated twice, but
The moonlight was bright and clear, with a cold wind howling outside. Inside the bar, though, it was warm as summer.Calvin had organized a gathering, and a group of people were deeply engrossed in a high-stakes card game."Two against one, I win! Haha, your Ferrari's mine!""You're cheating! Let's
"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.