"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
"I just want you to be happy and not caught between difficult choices," Paul said. Miranda held his hand under the blanket. "I'm really not uncomfortable with this. I just want to give it a shot. Like you said—maybe I can help ease the tension and get on better terms with Mrs. Jefferson."After all
"Tomorrow?" Miranda was momentarily taken aback."I haven't said yes yet. We can pick another time," Paul said.She smiled. "No need. I'm fine with tomorrow.""Alright." He turned toward the balcony, probably to call his mother.Miranda watched his retreating figure and sensed the ease and happiness
"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.