"What are you doing here?" Miranda asked.Paul arrived just as she and Joli stepped out of the conference room.Paul smiled mysteriously. "Why? I can't be here?""No. I mean… I drove today." She didn't need a ride."I know," he replied. "That's why I took a cab."Miranda was speechless. Alright, fi
Madison was instantly rendered speechless. Sebastian glanced at her bench and sighed in resignation. "Tell me, what else haven't you finished?"Her eyes lit up. "Do you mean what I think you meant?""If you don't need my help, I can just…""I do! I need your help!" Madison exclaimed. She didn't hol
The traditional stuffed turkey included peas, ham, sage, carrots, chicken gizzards, and mushrooms.The turkey was cleaned, filled with stuffing, and roasted in a preheated oven. However, Hansel had a picky palate. He didn't like the smoky taste of ham, nor could he stomach the flavor of chicken giz
Susan's attitude toward Miranda had never been outright hostile, but it was far from friendly at the tea tasting party back then. Even an outsider like Evelyn could sense the obvious animosity from Susan. How could a woman like that ever agree to let Miranda be her daughter-in-law?As for Susan…Sh
In his daze, Hansel thought he saw a slender figure approaching. As it drew closer, its features gradually became clearer. "Mimi!" he gasped, his eyes lighting up with joy.He threw away the wine glass and rushed toward the person he had been yearning for. However, the figure disappeared a second l
"Hello?" Paul answered the call.Momentarily stunned, Hansel felt a surge of overwhelming joy the moment the call connected. "Mimi! You finally answered the phone. I've missed you so much it hurts."Paul was confused. Soon, he quickly realized who was on the other end. Before he could say a word, H
Madison was eating lunch in the pantry of Infinity Lab. She waved Miranda over excitedly when she spotted her walking in. "Miranda, come over here. Let's eat together!"Miranda glanced at Sebastian, who was about to walk over. "Huh?"Weren't these two usually inseparable? Why today…Sure enough, Seb
"By the way, who called last night?" Miranda asked. "Did you pick up? I fell asleep, but when I checked the call log in the morning, there were some unknown numbers. The last one even had a two-minute call record."Paul raised an eyebrow. Then, a slow smile appeared on his face. Unknown numbers…"N
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