"By the way, I was the one who borrowed the hammer," Santiago said. "You guys don't even know how those two staff members looked at me. It was like I was a fugitive or a serial killer. "I had to explain for a long time. In the end, they still gave it to me even though I never really managed to clar
There was a garden outside the bar. Miranda stepped outside and answered the call with a smile, "Paul, we won first place.""Yes, I saw," he replied."Why don't you sound surprised at all?""Because I knew my girlfriend would definitely win.""You're being so confident. What if I lost?""Even if you
"Alright." Miranda sat down and took the fork Madison handed her. "How is it?" Madison's eyes sparkled, full of anticipation, like a child eagerly waiting for praise."Mm, it's delicious!" Miranda nodded in approval. "See! I knew you'd like it, Miranda. Let's order another one… No, two more!"Mira
Madison's shriek instantly drew everyone's attention. Miranda included. She spun on her heel and saw a man standing beneath a pine tree not far away. The tall man was gazing in her direction with a gentle smile on his face. Without hesitation, Miranda ran toward him, and she dove straight into his
Santiago grinned and said, "Of course, great minds think alike! And I'm the one with the great mind!"Emilia snorted. "I think it should be me instead!""Fine, you're the one with the big brain. I got influenced by you, which means you should be better than me!"Emilia was at a loss for words. Some
Miranda and the others didn't get any time to rest after the academic exchange ended. If anything, they spent even more time in the lab than before. The college administration also kept their word. They confirmed the trio's eligibility for the combined Master's and Doctorate program and announced i
Even when they were together, Miranda and Paul didn't spend much time being affectionate. Most of the time, they were in front of their own computer, either organizing data or editing their thesis. As for discussions…One studied physics and the other biology. Even when their fields occasionally ov
The two of them pushed the shopping cart to the checkout counter. Their purchases filled up two large bags. Paul didn't let Miranda carry anything. He insisted on carrying everything back to the apartment himself. Miranda couldn't help but laugh when she saw him walking so swiftly. "Slow down, Pau
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
Jenny's usage of the phrase, "real boyfriend", was quite interesting. As if Miranda even had a fake boyfriend before.Jack spoke up immediately. "Let me do the honors. This is Paul Jefferson, a professor at Bedford College's Faculty of Physics. He's the youngest leading figure in the country for the
A man stood at the entrance. He was tall and imposing, and he had a cold expression on his face. Miranda stood next to him and looked equally stoic. Jenny was taken aback. Shock flashed in her eyes as she asked, "You… Who are you?"Paul stepped forward confidently, still holding Miranda's hand. "I