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
It was the same seating arrangement as lunch—Miranda sat next to Paul, who was beside Yale. Across the table were Felix and Susan.Maybe dinner suited Miranda's tastes better, or perhaps her afternoon conversation with Susan had eased her mind. Either way, she felt completely unburdened and ended up
Susan was momentarily stunned when she heard Yolanda's name. She tried to recall who she was, shifting through her memories. After a few minutes, she finally managed to pinpoint her. "What do you mean by getting everything settled?" she asked. Alex replied, "We'll get engaged this year and registe
Paul didn't look particularly surprised when he heard that. He simply said calmly, "Wasn't that the whole point of you giving the gold bangle? Shouldn't you be pleased that Mrs. Jenny showed interest in your gift?""You—" Susan's eyes widened in shock. She was so angry that she couldn't speak. "Pau
"Mom's a woman herself," Lionel said. "She knows more than anyone that the bride will be taken lightly if her family submits to the groom's family even before the wedding happens. "Besides, Leonard and Rena treated her well over the years. They bought her anything she wanted, including gold and sil
Quincey was getting a little impatient while waiting for Jenny at the entrance of Delish restaurant. She kept pressing her phone screen to check the time. "What's taking Mom so long?"Meanwhile, Harold was smoking at the bottom of the steps. He had only gotten through half a cigarette, so he wasn't
"You should go ahead and accept the gift," Susan said. "I prepared them for everyone. They're just little trinkets to wear for fun."Jenny clicked her tongue. A trinket? For fun?Those were truly words worthy of a wealthy lady. It was amazing how generous she was. However, Jenny still had a shred o
Susan remained silent for the rest of the meal. She only concentrated on eating the food in front of her. Jenny, kept in check by Harold, didn't cause any more scenes, either. As the meal was nearing its end, several waiters suddenly entered the private room. Each one was elegantly dressed and wor
"What Mrs. Jenny said earlier made a lot of sense," Paul said. I've taken your words to heart."Then, he turned to Mindy and Lionel. "Please rest assured, Mr. and Mrs. Sutton. I know how lucky I am to have met Miranda. I'll always put her first, cherish her, and take full responsibility as her boyfr
"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