Miranda turned, and Sam met her gaze with a frown."Mr. Cooper, I think I've troubled you again."He paused briefly, then gave her a faint smile. "I love being troubled by you."Miranda lowered her eyes. "But your love… I don't have much to offer in return. I can only thank you. Is it really worth i
On a cold winter evening, in an old neighborhood where the streets emptied after 9:00 pm and the street lights flickered on and off, Paul couldn't help but worry about Miranda's safety. So, whenever he had the chance, he'd make sure to go downstairs and wait for her.Though her return time wasn't fi
Mindy said, "Happy birthday, sweetheart! Your dad and I originally planned to visit you in Elgerson two days early to celebrate, but the publisher notified us at the last minute that 'Seven Days' is being reprinted again. "They sent over three huge boxes of title pages to sign. So, after discussing
"Here, let me put it on for you." Winter gently slid the bracelet onto Miranda's slender wrist, making her skin appear even more porcelain-like."I knew it! This style and color are just perfect for you!"Miranda looked down, admiring it more and more.Winter grinned. "You didn't think that was all,
After some time, Miranda and Paul's academic discussion finally came to an end, and Winter couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief."Don't invite me to these academic meetups again. They're so dull..." she muttered, then raised her hand to signal the waiter to bring out the food. As expected
Miranda's lips curled into a self-mocking smile.Paul's breath hitched from this. For some reason, the slight smile at the corner of her lips gave him an inexplicable pang of unease. It was as if… he had missed something important.When they finally left the factory, the evening was setting in. The
Paul began, "Miranda, ever since we first met at the café, I—""Hmm? Dr. Jefferson, Miranda, why are you both standing here instead of going upstairs?" Their neighbor from the floor below, Valeria Law, walked into the building. She was carrying several bags and greeted them with a cheerful smile."T
Sam said, "Let me think about it. We'll talk when we meet.""Alright." Miranda ended the call. She then put on her down jacket, laced up her thick snow boots, grabbed her bag, and was ready to leave in under three minutes.After the minor cold, it seemed less chilly. However, the sun still hid behin
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