登入Miranda walked toward the elevator first.Felix wrapped the towel around his waist and followed her.When the elevator doors closed, the mirrored walls reflected the sight of him wearing nothing but a towel.They were not exactly strangers. They had been married for six years, and Miranda knew very well what she had and hadn’t seen before.Still, she lowered her eyes and instinctively looked away.Felix watched her reaction through the mirrored wall.Although her gaze was lowered, from his angle, he could still see the faint red at the tips of her ears.The elevator doors opened.Miranda quickly asked, “Which room is Mia in?”Felix gave her the room number, and Miranda walked over at once.Twenty minutes later, Miranda and Sienna took Mia to the restaurant first.Mia was hungry.They had just finished ordering when Felix walked in.He had changed into casual clothes, making him look softer and more approachable.Sienna was sitting beside Mia, so Felix naturally pulled out
The next afternoon, Miranda was having lunch at home when Mia called.Felix had taken her to play in the private pool at Moutin Hotel, and she wanted Miranda to come over too.Hearing Mia whine sweetly on the other end, Miranda could only smile.“All right. Mommy will come over.”Miranda left home and went straight to Moutin Hotel.The private pool was on the same floor as the presidential suite. From the underground parking garage, she took the elevator straight up to the pool level.When she arrived, Mia was playing in a floatie while Sienna stayed close by.Miranda was still wondering where Felix was when a tall figure surfaced at the far end of the pool, sending water splashing around him.Felix pushed his wet hair back.Water ran from his hair down the sharp lines of his face, then slid over his broad shoulders and firm chest before disappearing back into the pool.“Daddy, I’m coming!” Mia called happily.She slipped out of her floatie and swam toward Felix like a littl
Just then, Miranda’s phone rang.She glanced at the screen.It was James.She answered. “Hi, James.”“Mira, are you near your computer? I have some data I’d like you to look at.”“I’m still on my way home. Is later okay?”“Of course. No rush. Just send me your thoughts by noon tomorrow.”“All right. I’ll try to get it to you tonight.”James seemed busy too.“Okay, I’ll let you go.”After hanging up, Miranda opened her email on her phone.Felix’s eyes narrowed slightly.His throat moved, as if he were holding something back.Miranda noticed the shift.The car was quiet, and in such a small space, even the slightest change in mood felt obvious.She turned off her phone and glanced at him.Was it because of James’s call?She thought for a moment, but didn’t know what to say.Felix spoke first.“Thank you for helping with the Gibson Corporation project.”Clearly, he had realized that the jealousy that had hit him just now was unreasonable.“I’ll help wherever I can,” M
Her body suddenly left the ground.Miranda let out a startled gasp, her arms instinctively wrapping around his shoulders.“I’ll carry you across,” Felix said in a low voice.“There’s no need.”Miranda shifted in his arms, trying to get down.“Don’t move.”Felix lowered his head to look at her. His voice was gentle, but there was no room for argument.“Felix, put me down,” Miranda said, her own voice carrying a note of insistence.But Felix ignored her.He simply held her in his arms and walked forward.Although it was already nine o’clock, there were still people on the scenic overlook. Miranda could feel herself becoming the center of attention.She could only lower her face slightly, feeling deeply uncomfortable.Felix tightened his arms around her and walked steadily toward the car, completely ignoring the curious looks around them.Miranda only wanted to make herself less noticeable.Under the moonlight, a tall man carrying a woman in an evening gown as he walked alon
In that moment, Felix no longer had the sharp, commanding air he carried in business.Moonlight softened the handsome lines of his face, and his silver-white hair gave him an even more distinctive kind of elegance.Just then, a few girls began whispering behind Miranda.One of them was so excited she forgot to lower her voice.“Wow, is his hair dyed? It’s all silver. That’s so cool.”“Is he some kind of celebrity? He’s seriously handsome.”The shoreline was quiet, and the girls were not exactly subtle, so every word reached Miranda and Felix.Miranda turned to look at him.Felix smiled. Clearly, he didn’t hate the compliments.A few strands of hair fell over his forehead, making him look a few years younger than usual, more relaxed and almost lazy.Miranda studied his silver hair.The longer she looked, the more she had to admit it suited him. It made him look striking in a way that was hard to ignore.Felix noticed her gaze and suddenly felt as if he were the one being app
Outside the car window, the neon-lit city looked dazzling.Miranda wanted to go home, but not because Xena’s words had ruined her mood. She simply wanted to rest early.The intense experiments that week had left her tired.Just then, Felix’s voice sounded beside her.“Gavin, pull over.”Gavin immediately turned the wheel smoothly and guided the car toward the side of the road. After the car came to a steady stop, Felix said, “Take a cab home.”Gavin understood at once.“Yes, Mr. Gibson.”Miranda looked at Felix in surprise.Why did he suddenly want to drive?Felix got out, walked around the car, and opened the door on her side.“Move to the passenger seat,” he said gently.Miranda frowned slightly, but she still got out and sat in the passenger seat Felix had opened for her.She had a vague guess about what he was planning to do.Sure enough, after Felix got into the driver’s seat, he said, “Let’s go for a drive.”Miranda nodded.“All right. Just don’t drive too fast.”
“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
The meeting formally began. Jacob, representing the military side, took the floor first. When he reached the preliminary status of the brain–computer interface program, Miranda listened quietly.Then General Carter spoke in a measured, calm voice.“Dr. Stone, according to our records, you were i







