Sebastian's expression hardened."Ugh, who cares!" Madison waved it off. "Why overthink it? If the college is up to something, they'll come to us." She knew they would find out soon enough, so stressing over it was pointless.Miranda agreed, "Exactly. Whatever comes our way, we'll deal with it. Why
Theodore wouldn't take a risk like that.Madison frowned. "The more I think about it, the more something doesn't add up."Miranda's expression turned serious. "…Yeah, it's definitely strange.""I heard from a third-year senior that Joli's parents aren't in great health and often fall ill. Do you thi
Unlike the dry, biting cold of the north, the weather in Yalemont, located in the south, was a typical, damp, bone-chilling cold. As the high-speed train pulled into the station, a drizzle began to fall.When Miranda and the others stepped off the train, a sharp gust of wind hit them, and they insti
Early the following morning, Miranda, Madison, and Sebastian caught the first Route 516 bus.The scene was utter chaos. The bus was crammed with people, primarily elderly passengers. Baskets and woven backpacks cluttered the floor. It was stuffed with fresh vegetables and farm goods.Madison's jaw d
The bus swayed and jolted as it navigated the winding mountain roads until it finally reached the town.Miranda, Madison, and Sebastian stepped off and let out a collective sigh of relief. The nightmare-like ride they'd just endured was something they never wanted to remember."Are we there yet?" Ma
Miranda said, "We're looking for his son.""Joli?""Yes, do you know him?""Not really, but he was the first kid from the village to get into college. Not just any college, but a prestigious one. Of course, I do remember him."Madison piped up, "We're Joli's classmates. Mr. Jorge, could you take us
Hearing the commotion, Julie slammed the door shut. From the sound of her footsteps, she must have run off to check what had happened. Madison couldn't help but click her tongue. "That kid is pretty cautious."However, Sebastian felt things weren't that simple. A few people were standing outside th
Madison's words sounded blunt, but she wasn't wrong. Joli scratched his head awkwardly. "I… couldn't remember your phone numbers, so…""What about Theodore? Don't tell me his phone broke too?"At the mention of Theodore, the light in Joli's eyes dimmed considerably. "He's still unconscious and stil
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