Miranda asked, "So, you were quietly mulling all this over in your head before saying anything?""Yeah," Paul replied."No wonder…" she muttered softly."What?" He didn't catch that.Miranda smiled and shook her head. "It's nothing. Doesn't matter anymore. Let's go."They held hands and walked towar
In the end, Paul reluctantly let go of Miranda's hand. He took the keys from her and opened the door. "Goodnight, Mimi," he said.The way he called her name caught her off guard. It sounded so smooth, as if he had said it a thousand times before."Goodnight, Dr. Jefferson. Don't stay up too late.,"
Before takeoff, Sawyer offered to use his frequent flyer miles to upgrade Miranda's seat, but she declined. He looked a bit disappointed but could only leave it at that."I switched seats with the person next to you," he said.After all, most people would take the chance to move from economy to busi
In the lab, Silas glanced at Paul for what felt like the hundredth time. Finally, he couldn't resist and walked over. "Paul, did you find some money lying around today?" He kept grinning as he sat on the lab bench.Paul paused his work. "Are the data reports done? When are you turning in the phase t
Miranda opened the passenger door and slid into the seat, fastening her seatbelt.The factory was about six miles away in an industrial park.Sawyer said, "That area is dedicated to high-tech industries, which is why many companies set up their tech collaboration projects there. "The thermosensitiv
Miranda had forgotten to contact one person.In the afternoon, Paul called her to check how things were going on her end. At that moment, she was busy in the lab. They exchanged a few quick words before hanging up, and her last words had been, "I'll contact you once I'm done, okay?"But now…Frustra
Miranda said, "The data's already out, but it doesn't meet my requirements."Finley Nilsen, the senior technician, took a deep breath. "That fast?" Her speed amazed him—her data processing was as fast as a full lab team."Alright," he said. "I'll change and be right there. I promise I won't hold you
Sawyer froze on the spot. It took him a while to return to his senses. However, Miranda was already gone.…Miranda had a smooth negotiation with Harvey, as she had no objections to the price. Harvey was impressed by her straightforwardness and decided to finalize their partnership immediately. He i
"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.