"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
When Yale heard Miranda's words, his grin widened in satisfaction. "Paul, did you hear that? Did you? Now that's how it's done."Miranda then greeted Felix and Susan and addressed them as Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson.Susan smiles warmly. She was wearing a blue satin dress, and her hair was neatly pinned
Miranda paused for a moment before correcting herself. "Thank you, Susan."Yale quickly chimed in, "No worries. It's just a form of address, it doesn't really matter."Susan smiled and added, "Well, there is a slight difference. One is more formal and the other is slightly casual. Besides, even thou
Brewing tea had become one of Miranda's ways to pass the time during those days, and she'd grown to genuinely enjoy it. Naturally, if she could brew it, she could certainly appreciate it. The moment she took a sip, she recognized the tea—it was Silver Needle tea, and it was of the finest quality.F
"What's wrong with you today, Paul?" Yale pulled him into the study and shut the door behind them.Paul looked confused. "What do you mean?""You wouldn't even let your girlfriend sit next to Mom at lunch, and now that Mom wants to take her for a walk, you have to tag along too? What, do you think s
Miranda nodded and offered a sincere compliment. "You're really capable and impressive."Managing such a large manor with an expansive garden was no small feat. Even if Susan didn't do the physical labor herself, she still had to handle the planning, coordination, and oversight, which were just as d
Susan was caught off guard for a moment. When she met Miranda's clear, slightly piercing gaze, she couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.Miranda spoke first. "You invited me for a walk in the garden because you wanted to speak with me alone, didn't you?""Yes." Susan nodded and admitted openly. "I wan
The strong always had the upper hand over the weak.In terms of status and position, Paul might hold the upper hand, but in this relationship, Miranda was the one calling the shots. She didn't just control his moods—she dictated his every emotion, every longing and desire.Susan's proud, accomplishe
"Mrs. Jefferson, this toast is to welcome you to Lumberville!" Jenny exclaimed. "You should go around and explore while you're here. There's quite a bit of beautiful scenery in this city. "I would also like to thank you for your hospitality. You treated our entire family with such wonderful food an
Mindy rolled her eyes at him. "You only ever care about your physics test papers and lesson materials. As for anything else… ugh forget it."Lionel chuckled. "So what do we do tomorrow? Are we going or not?""Of course we're going? They came all this way to invite us sincerely. We'll be the ones in
"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