Mag-log in“Due to various commitments, Mr. Zade, the instructor for the Dramaturgy course, will be in Sydney for the next three months. Therefore, I will be filling in for him for the time being.”
“We use a rotating schedule.”“I will teach for the first three months until the midterm exam, and then Mr. Zade will resume teaching the course until the final exam.” “There are no different rules in my class compared to Mr. Zade’s. 30% of the grade comes from each exam, 30% from assignments, anWe have to go....When Kingston said those words, Pandora should have known... she wouldn’t be given much time to simply avoid the situation. She’d already put up a lot of resistance, but the man was a master negotiator.“It’s spring now, Pandora.”“You’ll be marrying me soon.”“I’ll let you work, as long as you’re still very angry. But that’s only while you’re still angry. I know you haven’t forgiven me yet. It’s fine, and I don’t mind. At least you’re willing to do what Aceli asked.”All this was said while Aceli slept in Pandora’s lap. Meanwhile, Anna had already gone into the dorm first after Kingston had held Pandora back to stay in the car. There was no reason for Anna to interfere in such an important matter. It was better that way so that Pandora and Kingston could find a solution together.“If you know I’m still angry, then let me get out.”Kingston might have often noticed Pandora deliberately breathing heavily. But there was no escape as long a
A promise had already been declared the most important thing here. If spoken words could be taken back, Pandora would never have given Aceli hope, just like the irises of the eyes gazing at Pandora with a sparkle.“Sister Panda, you’ll do it, right? You'll forgive daddy?”“Yes. Of course.”The corners of Pandora’s lips curved bitterly. She might forgive Kingston on Aceli’s behalf, but to truly accept him completely—Pandora still needed a long time.“Thank you, Sister Panda.”Aceli’s sweet gesture of wrapping her arms around Pandora’s neck indirectly drew her gaze toward Kingston. The attention was so intense that the adoring gaze, too deep, slightly overwhelmed Pandora’s feelings. She wondered why Kingston had to show his interest in such a way.“Does Aceli want some cake?”The best way to avoid any fluttering in her chest and clear away the source of her unease was to end Aceli’s touch.Pandora gave her a small bite. Aceli accepted it with full enthu
“Enjoy your meal, Sir....”With those words and a faint smile, Pandora stepped back. She was about to leave the hustle and bustle of the restaurant’s busy service. Her gaze happened to catch the flow of people just as a man appeared, head bowed—focused on guiding those small steps through the doorway.Something different. A magical sight that was a new look for the two of them. Pandora was transfixed for a moment. She saw Aceli as a little princess in a sparkling white dress. There was a crown on her head and her hair was neatly bunched up, with beads adorning it to add a luxurious touch, making her innocent face look so radiant.One more thing....Pandora’s attention fell on the man in a matching shirt and a suit that stood in stark contrast. Kingston’s haircut and the way he combed it back gave him a fresh look, especially the clean shave along his jawline—a signature part of his style.For nearly three days, Pandora had felt hopeless, but Kingston’s appearance
“Due to various commitments, Mr. Zade, the instructor for the Dramaturgy course, will be in Sydney for the next three months. Therefore, I will be filling in for him for the time being.”“We use a rotating schedule.”“I will teach for the first three months until the midterm exam, and then Mr. Zade will resume teaching the course until the final exam.” “There are no different rules in my class compared to Mr. Zade’s. 30% of the grade comes from each exam, 30% from assignments, and 10% from attendance.”“If you’re absent more than three times without a note or any excuse, I won’t allow you to take the exam. And that means you’re guaranteed not to pass. You’ll have to retake the course next semester.”For the first time, Pandora couldn’t focus properly while Mr. Lee was at the front of the class. He was explaining the course rules at the start of the session with the monitor screen already on.Her body and gaze were indeed in a room filled with several people,
“Why are you staring at me like that?”Pandora set down the glass of ice in her hand, puzzled by Anna’s intense gaze fixed on her.“It’s nothing. I was just thinking about Mr. Nolan, who’s dying of thirst, while you’re here happily sipping a glass of coconut water without a shred of guilt.”Should Anna have spoken so bluntly? Her words made it seem as though Pandora were the cruelest one, while Anna had no idea what or why—since Pandora had only told half the truth, never able to voice the real reason behind this outburst.“He’s not clueless about what to do when he’s thirsty and hungry. He could go home or buy something he needs.”“That’s not the issue, Panda. But don’t you see Mr. Nolan was willing to wait for you all night? Are you sure you still don’t want to forgive him?”For whatever reason, no one could describe Pandora’s feelings up until the moment she had never actually stopped thinking about what decision she could make. Just as she called this the
“Are you sure you don’t want to come with me?”“No, Marco. I can make it home on my own.”Pandora gave a faint smile as Marco, her coworker on the night shift, finished locking up the restaurant, which had stayed open an hour longer than usual.“But it’s really late,” Marco said, tucking a few keys into his pants pocket.“It’s okay. I’m used to it. Besides, it’s only about 300 meters from here to the dorm.”“Still, you’ll have to walk. No arguments, Pandora. I’m taking you home.”“No. Did you forget the last time you walked me home? It really made Aluna angry. I don’t want that to happen again. Your house isn’t on the way either.”It was enough that Pandora had been the reason why Marco... hadn’t been focused at work the other day. The man had to overcome his tendencies and stand his ground with his girlfriend because of one major bout of jealousy.“She already understands that you’re my coworker.”“Is that so?” Pandora nodded, but no longer... sh
"Faster, Grandpa. Panda is getting closer."Aceli said this to urge Chris to crawl faster, even though Pandora had only walked to the door of her own room. She stared down from where she stood. Occasionally glancing down to see if the wild animal Kingston was still roaming freely, and that was the
A deafening scream echoed in the distance—somewhat faint, but intriguing enough for Pandora to turn toward the door. She felt strange and confused. It was unusual for Aquela's shrill voice to fill the entire mansion, even with the door closed, still conveying the woman's hysterical fear."Chris, he
Kingston's decision raised a big question that lingered unresolved in Pandora's mind. She didn't understand why the man was willing to sacrifice something precious—a love that was still desired—just to gain Chris's trust.Pandora should have stopped Chris from following her father's principles and
"Where is Aceli?""In her room, sir."Voleski followed Kingston's footsteps anxiously as he reached the room faster. The man sat on the edge of the bed. He called Aceli softly and turned her body from its side to lie on her back."What did the doctor say?""She has a very high fever, sir."Voleski







