"That was fast," Miranda remarked in surprise.Paul gave a slight nod and took a thermos from his bag. "You got caught in the rain, and your clothes are still wet. Here, have some warm water."He'd brought a thermos of warm water. As soon as she took a sip, warmth spread through her. By the time she
"This whole botanical garden doesn't even have a night staff? Maybe they're just dozing off somewhere…" Sam muttered, reaching to press the button again. Before he could touch it, the alarm suddenly began to buzz."What's going on?" He was baffled.Miranda had a sinking feeling, and when she saw Pau
Paul ended the call and relayed the news to Miranda and Sam. Just then, another clap of thunder echoed overhead, and a damp breeze swept by. Miranda frowned. "It looks like it's going to rain again.""There's a small square gazebo nearby. We can take shelter there," Sam said, glancing around and spo
Sam noticed Miranda trembling all over. He immediately took off his jacket and prepared to drape it over her shoulders. Paul interjected, "Your jacket is wet too. It's better to use mine."As he spoke, he had already unzipped his windbreaker and gently draped it over Miranda. Sam was at a loss for
The commotion that Hansel made quickly drew a crowd of students and staff around to watch. "Who is this guy? He's so arrogant!" "I think I've seen him before. He came to the last mixer with Willow. Isn't he her boyfriend?""That can't be right. Isn't he some entrepreneur who has been featured in a
Emery continued, "So, let's be understanding of each other!" Although Hansel still looked tense, he stopped making a scene. He clearly took in Emery's words. Willow let out a sigh of relief, but still…The pointing and murmuring from the crowd around them made her feel a little humiliated. After a
In the perspective of the two men, what they saw was Miranda leaning against the pillar with her arms wrapped around herself, her cheeks flushed as she trembled uncontrollably. "Miranda? Miranda! Are you okay?" Paul tried to wake her up, but her eyes remained closed despite her trembling eyelashes.
In the open gazebo, Paul and Sam were sitting on the ground with Miranda in between them. Sam had dozed off, his head drooping down. From Hansel's angle, it looked like he was resting on Miranda's shoulder. Paul also had his eyes closed, but his posture was more composed than Sam's. He supported h
"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.