It turned out that Sam and Miranda really did have a "close relationship", but it was a different kind of relationship from what Paul had imagined. So, he was elated and practically bursting with excitement.She blinked in surprise when she heard his open confession. "Why didn't you just ask me abou
"Miranda, you…" Paul hesitated and was unsure what she was doing.She didn't respond with words. Instead, her actions said it all.She brought a strawberry to his lips, accompanied by the soft warmth of her breath and the faint scent of her perfume.Paul froze, and his body went rigid like a statue.
Paul's action felt unusually reckless and lacked his usual calm and elegance. He seemed uncharacteristically impatient and urgent. "Sam called you?" he asked."Yes," Miranda replied. She thought, "You heard it, didn't you? Why ask?""Are you going to the Garrison estate tomorrow?"She nodded. "It's
"It's me," Sebastian said.Madison froze upon hearing his voice. She wondered if she was too on edge and thought she might be hearing things.But then he spoke again. "Don't be scared, Madison. It's me, Sebastian. Open the door."When she realized it was him, she flung the door open. Their eyes met—
No one expected Mason, who was always in good health, to suddenly have a stroke. Madison now had no choice but to return to her hometown.Sebastian knew that her avoiding him was just an unintended result of the situation. He couldn't bring himself to push her too hard—if he did, she would probably
Sebastian stayed at the Hill residence that evening, as the guest room was already prepared.While Madison packed some clean clothes, he made two phone calls in the living room. She wasn't paying much attention but caught snippets of the conversation."Okay… I'll leave it to you. Help me make the ar
Samson continued, "Let's talk about you and Madison. After all, handling difficult tenants as a woman might put you at a disadvantage!"Audrey insisted, "We live in a society that's governed by the rule of law. What disadvantages will we face? What could those tenants possibly do to us?"Samson said
As soon as Sebastian's words fell into the ward, Audrey and Madison were both taken aback, while Mason's cousins exchanged bewildered glances. "F-Fiancé?" Audrey stammered, her lips trembling. Sebastian's smile grew wider. He was the calmest person in the room at that moment. He explained, "Yes,
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