로그인“Thank you,” Miranda said softly.She sat down, picked up the spoon, and gently stirred the ginger tea in her mug.Felix sat across from her with no intention of leaving. He simply watched her quietly, his gaze soft, almost like the moonlight hanging outside the window.Miranda scooped up a spoonful, blew on it, and brought it to her lips.The warm ginger tea settled in her stomach, warming her from the inside out.“Does your stomach still hurt?” Felix asked with concern.Miranda shook her head.“It’s okay.”“Is it because you’ve been under too much stress?” Felix asked. “I remember your cramps weren’t this bad before.”Miranda lowered her eyes.“Yeah. It’s probably stress.”She quietly finished half the mug. Just as she was about to get up and pour herself more, Felix picked up her mug first and refilled it for her.Miranda had always liked ginger tea. Without realizing it, she finished the whole mug.Then she noticed the pair of eyes across from her.He had been looking
Miranda really was not feeling well.There was a dull, heavy ache low in her abdomen. Maybe it was because she had been under too much stress lately. Her cycle had been irregular, and now her cramps were worse than usual.A few minutes after the car pulled away, Felix’s voice broke the silence.“Don’t let what those reporters said get to you.”Miranda didn’t turn to look at him. She only gave a quiet hum in response.Felix’s fingers tightened slightly around the steering wheel.After a moment, he drew in a breath and brought it up himself.“About Xena, is there anything else you want to ask me? I’ll tell you everything. I won’t hide anything from you.”Miranda said nothing.Clearly, she didn’t want to talk about it.“I’m sorry,” Felix said, his voice low. “No matter what my reasons were back then, what I did hurt you. I made you endure all those rumors and all that pain. I don’t have the right to ask for your forgiveness, but I’ll spend the rest of my life making it up to you
Immediately after that, several reporters who had just entered the hotel rushed over as well.Chairman Lowe had invited them for a short interview with him and his wife later. None of them had expected that the moment they were allowed inside, they would run straight into Felix Gibson and his ex-wife, Miranda Stone.How could they possibly miss a chance like this?Seeing the reporters surge toward them, Miranda stiffened. She instinctively pulled Felix’s suit jacket tighter around her shoulders.Almost at the same time, Felix drew her behind him.His tall frame blocked her completely, shielding her from the aggressive cameras and the reporters pressing in around them.“Sorry. We’re not taking questions,” Felix said coldly, his sharp gaze sweeping over the reporters.Usually, his bodyguards were always nearby, and Gavin was often at his side. Handling reporters wasn’t something Felix normally had to do himself.But tonight had been unexpected.“Dr. Stone, are you willing to rem
Felix kept the perfect smile on his face.Miranda was already a powerful draw in her own field. It was only natural that people would want to approach her and speak with her.For a moment, he almost walked over.But in the end, he held himself back.He had to respect Miranda’s social space.Out on the balcony, Miranda and Daniel fell into easy conversation. Daniel was quick-thinking and had sharp insights. He was clearly familiar with Miranda’s research theories, so their conversation flowed smoothly.“Dr. Stone, would there be any chance of inviting you to our lab for a guest lecture or an academic discussion?” Daniel asked. “Our team would be honored to learn from you.”Miranda thought for a moment. The Sarma City lab was indeed strong in their field.She smiled.“Of course. If our schedules line up, I’d be happy to.”“That’s wonderful.”A look of delight appeared on Daniel’s face. He quickly took out his phone.“Would it be all right if we exchanged contact information?”
“I saw the news this morning too. They were grocery shopping together. They already have a daughter, so getting back together seems pretty much guaranteed.”“With an ex-wife like that, would Felix Gibson even look at another woman? I heard the Chamber set up a dedicated fund for her research and is investing directly in her work. Seriously, who else gets that kind of treatment?”“Miranda is already worth a fortune on her own, and her research career is thriving. No wonder Mr. Gibson can’t forget her.”Some of the whispers still reached Miranda’s ears.She knew that attending an event with Felix tonight meant she would inevitably hear things like this.A little later, Chairman Lowe led his wife through the crowd, clinking glasses and chatting with guests. After that, Felix also took Miranda to greet several highly respected senior figures.“Dr. Stone, I hear your current research could be very beneficial to people our age. I’m looking forward to seeing you succeed.”“Thank you.”
Even after a divorce, a woman like Miranda was not someone people could casually gossip about.The actress adjusted her expression, wondering whether she should go over and introduce herself.After all, someone like Miranda was a valuable connection. If she could get acquainted with her, it would only be a good thing.Just then, a tall, imposing figure walked into the cafe lounge on the second floor of the boutique.He wore a perfectly tailored black suit. His face was strikingly handsome, his presence refined and magnetic, and the air around him carried a natural authority that quieted the room the moment he appeared.The actress’s eyes lit up at once, and she covered her mouth in surprise.Oh my God. It was Felix Gibson.Felix didn’t look at anyone else. He walked straight to Miranda’s table.Miranda looked up when she saw him, and the faintest smile touched her lips.Felix stopped beside her and lowered his head, his voice gentle.“Have you been waiting long?”“No.” Mir
“Thank you, Vivian.” Mia beamed as she accepted the flowers. The two little girls hugged each other happily.“You did an amazing job tonight,” Leo said, smiling warmly. “I’m very proud of you.”“Thank you, Uncle Leo,” Mia replied politely.Miranda also nodded gratefully. “Thank you for the flower
“What a coincidence. My daughter is planning to apply to that conservatory too.” Steve lifted his glass politely.Xena widened her eyes in a show of surprise. “Oh? So you also know Dr. Stone? I saw the two of you talking earlier. You seemed quite familiar.”Steve shook his head. “No, tonight was a
The music rose, and Mia's fingers moved gracefully over the piano keys, beautiful notes drifting through the auditorium.Miranda tapped the beat quietly, counting Mia’s rhythm. Mia was playing perfectly, hitting every note. Ironically, Miranda was the one getting nervous, her palms dampening with a
“Alright,” Miranda said with a nod. “Please take care of yourself.”Seeing Zion, his hair already gray, still devoting himself to scientific research, filled her with quiet respect.Zion patted her shoulder. “Put your focus back on the research, don’t overthink things, and see the work through. Ju







