Just as Miranda took a couple of bites of the roasted potato, she glanced up and saw a familiar figure standing in front of her apartment building.Paul was there, as always. He was committed to his nightly runs, and despite the biting cold, it wasn't unusual to see him out exercising. But today, he
Paul had never been the type to deceive himself.After a brief moment of avoidance, he always chose to confront his feelings head-on. Deep down, a voice was echoing within him, "You like her. You're captivated by everything about her."From initial restraint to eventual acknowledgment and now a quie
So what of it?Love was neither a mere distraction nor a casual game. Once you stepped into it, it demanded your full devotion.And Miranda had so much left to accomplish. There were countless projects to complete, countless experiments awaiting her attention.The vast ocean of "Science", the toweri
Early the next morning, Miranda was woken by a phone call.The sky outside was still dim. She rubbed her eyes, glanced at the clock, and saw it was barely 7:00 am. Yawning, she blinked groggily, her mind still clouded with sleep.She raised the phone to her ear, and her voice was husky from just wak
Miranda quickly tried to reassure Lionel. "Dad, Mom finding her biological parents is a good thing."After all, Mindy was someone without a past. She had thought about finding her roots once, but as the years went by, she had let go of that hope.Sometimes, she would imagine herself as part of a fic
Fiona was deeply grateful now that she had followed Sam's advice and continued treatment for her eyesight and general health. Her vision had gradually improved, allowing her to clearly see how much her granddaughter resembled her daughter.Meanwhile, Mindy was surprised to learn that her parents and
"Sam!" Miranda interrupted, meeting his gaze firmly. "Think carefully about what you want to say—what you should say—before you speak again.""You already know, don't you?" Sam asked, trapping her between the wall and his chest while his hands braced on either side."So what if I do? Or if I don't?
Sam had declined Mindy's invitation to stay at the house and checked into a hotel instead.He went to a bar, ordered several bottles of strong liquor, and drank one glass after another. Throughout the night, women approached him, attempting to flirt, but he pushed them all away without exception.By
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.
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