Paul said, "He never changed his phone wallpaper.""Huh? Dr. Quinton's phone wallpaper is ex-his wife?" Miranda was shocked. "Why are you so surprised?"Miranda muttered under her breath, "I thought it was some celebrity. She looked so familiar. His wife is really beautiful though. Honestly… she's
Paul took the chance to lean in and trapped Miranda between his chest and the bed. He had his arms propped up on either side of her head. Their eyes met, and the tension in the air thickened. Just as Miranda thought he might take things further, Paul suddenly rolled off her and lay on his back. "I'
"Am I that kind of person?" Silas retorted. "If she was already pregnant, then… then she should've had the baby! I may not know how to be a good father, but I can learn."He continued, "Louise never asked for my opinion. She selfishly decided everything on her own, and now I've missed out on three y
Fiona walked up to Sam happily. "Sam… Look at your face! Your cheeks are all sunken. I told you to let someone else go, but you wouldn't listen and insist on going yourself. Do you even realize what kind of place Ferica is…" The expression on her face betrayed her deep concern for Sam as she nagged
Lionel was momentarily stunned. "Miranda? She's doing well."Sam nodded in response and opened the car door for him. "Please, Uncle Lionel.""Oh, there's no need to be so polite. I can do it myself.""It's no trouble." Lionel had no choice but to bend down and get into the car. After closing the ca
Sam acted like he hadn't heard Lionel. He opened the car door and grabbed the bag with all the food. "It's fine. I'll walk you up.""Huh? It's okay. I can carry it myself." Lionel replied. He was in good shape. How could he let him carry the bag for him?He continued, "Go do your thing. You've got
"Sam? Sam!" Lionel called out."Hm?" Sam snapped out of his thoughts. "Uncle Lionel, what were you saying?""Oh, it's nothing. The tea's getting cold. Drink it while it's hot.""Sorry. I spaced out for a second." Sam picked up the cup and took a light sip, letting the flavor settle on his tongue. He
"Sam, where were we? Oh! The situation in the northern part of Ferica. I saw the news this morning…" Lionel tried to pick up the conversation.Sam felt a sudden wave of irritation. He loosened his cufflinks and shifted uncomfortably in his seat.Just then, a string of curses erupted from the alley d
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