Nelly spat, "You liar! You've been lying to everyone this whole time!"Mindy responded calmly, "I really did lose my memory, but I've recently started to recall everything."Although the details were still fuzzy, she decided to test Nelly—and what a result it yielded.Nelly stammered, "W-What do you
"I actually thought about the possibility of you surviving," Nelly said, her voice laced with disdain. "Maybe as a cripple, maybe sold to some remote mountain village, or maybe even as a beggar… but I never imagined you'd end up living so comfortably."Minnie, why do you have such amazing luck? Even
"How dare you?" Timothy's veins bulged with rage. Each word was squeezed out between clenched teeth.Nelly's eyes flickered briefly before feigning confusion. "Honey, what are you talking about?"Timothy let out a cold laugh. "Honey? If you weren't feeling guilty, would you still call me that after
"Why? Why would you do this? She's your sister!" Timothy screamed."My sister? Yes, she is. She's a Garrison, a true-born Garrison. She'll always overshadow me in every way! Even you love her—why!" Nelly shrieked back."Because of that? You wanted her dead?""That's right! I envied her! I was jealou
"Miranda, Happy Easter." Paul's voice was like a cello playing softly in the quiet of the night. It was rich and resonant, stirring a gentle vibration in the air.Miranda's ear tickled slightly, and she instinctively scratched it while switching her phone to the other side. "Dr. Jefferson, Happy Eas
"What's worse about it?" Paul asked."It weighs on your mind, claws at you, and won't let you rest," Alex replied.Paul frowned. "Just you wait. Mom's going to deal with you.""That's why I came outside. So, who were you on the phone with? You were grinning so hard, your face nearly cracked."Paul's
A flood of relatives and friends asked about Hansel, and Evelyn could only cover for him with the excuse of a business trip. But no one was fooled. Who'd go on a business trip on a holiday?Even so, no one dared to lift the veil of pretense.Evelyn couldn't help but think back to the past…When Hans
However, Miranda and Sam took a family photo, met the parents, and even celebrated the holidays together!This was a proper family photo where everyone was posing neatly for the camera, unlike the last photo where only a corner of Miranda's chin made it into the photo of the dinner table. Judging f
"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.