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
Miranda said, "Stop being jealous. Tell me about the academic exchange. How's it going?"Paul replied, "It's fine. I've checked in already. The official sessions start tomorrow.""How long are you staying?"He responded, "The exchange lasts three days. I booked the last flight home on the final nigh
"I see," one of them murmured.Tyke explained, "Dr. Quinton was supposed to attend, but he had an urgent matter to handle, so he sent Paul in his place.""Then why didn't Dr. Jefferson come to the reception dinner?""We had someone invite him to the hotel, but he said he had other things to handle.
"I think it's very likely," someone mused. "Emi's been studying abroad for years, and Paul just returned a few years ago. He continued, "As soon as he returned, he buried himself in work and focused entirely on his studies. He didn't even think about his personal life. I always thought it was becau
The next day, the sun shone brightly, and the academic exchange proceeded as scheduled.The four guest speakers took the stage to present their reports. One of them was Paul. He was last in line while waiting for the three senior professors to finish before it was his turn.But once he began speakin
"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.