"I don't want to." Ingrid shook her head. Immediately after, she stood on her tiptoes, blushing. "I want to be with you for a while longer."Before she could lean closer, Hansel asserted his dominance and wrapped an arm around her waist. Then, he kissed her fiercely.The onlookers inhaled sharply, a
At that moment, she felt as if her then-muddled life had reconciled with her now-enlightened self. She felt complete.She worked on it until dawn broke. Staring at her completed thesis, she decided to seize the moment and submitted it to "Science".It was one of the top three academic journals world
In a marriage of convenience among the rich, it was common for the man to have a few mistresses. As long as it didn't affect the wife's status, it didn't matter if they did.As a mother, Evelyn wouldn't interfere in such matters. Her words today could be considered a promise to Miranda.She expected
Miranda had finally left that scum. She should never return to that jerk.Miranda shook her head. "No, I didn't.""Thank goodness." Winter sighed in relief. "Oh, right. Are you free tonight? I need your help."…After meeting the college's higher-ups, Tina was full of smiles as everything had gone a
"Perhaps not. I have other matters to attend to. Let's meet up some other time," Miranda replied.She was on friendly terms with Calvin. Although she turned down the offer, she did so with a smile and didn't embarrass him.Calvin noticed she held a jewelry box for a haute couture accessory. It seeme
"I have something else to take care of. I'll take my leave," said MirandaMicah refused to let her leave just like that. "All these years, Hansel has treated you like his belonging and hid you in his house. I couldn't even meet you."Miranda looked up as her smile faded. "What are you trying to say?
Leo dropped Miranda off at the entrance to her apartment. She got out of the car and thanked him. Then, instead of heading up, she went to the supermarket next door.20 minutes later, she was about to head back with her hands full of groceries. It was then that she saw Paul walking toward her amid t
Realizing that Hansel had been silent, he initiated a conversation. "I heard the Yvonnian food here is delicious. There's a wide variety of dishes, and everything is authentic. Hans, is there anything you want to try?"Hansel was neutral about it. "You go ahead and pick the dishes."Ever since they'
Christine asked, "Oh, you're talking about Emilia Quimby?"Miranda echoed, "Emilia Quimby?""Yeah, she and Paul were in the Department of Biology together. I heard she was the campus belle back then."Miranda smiled and nodded. "She really was beautiful."Emilia's natural look was simple yet strikin
This wasn't quite like Paul's usual "make every second count" personality. But he said, "Getting to spend more time with my girlfriend is my idea of making every second count, and… I'm fine with that." With that, he left with a cheerful stride.At the lab, Miranda was the first to arrive. Sebastian
They decided to have Jovanian food for dinner. As soon as they sat down, Sandy tugged on Bryan's sleeve and whispered, "This place isn't cheap, right?"Bryan replied, "About 1500 per person."Sandy gasped. "Dr. Quinton really has guts.""I'd say Dr. Jefferson doesn't mind at all. He hasn't stopped
Miranda had no choice but to respond, "No.. It's not like that, Dr. Quinton…"Silas looked as though he had been struck by a heavy blow. His voice dropped to a whisper, "So… Did you do it voluntarily?""Yeah…" she murmured. Silas lamented once more, "Miranda, you're such a lovely young woman. You'd
The door to the break room was forcefully opened. The latter part of Silas' sentence was caught in his throat as he froze at the door, as still as a statue. He blinked hard, but the shocking scene before him remained unchanged. Miranda's slender waist was firmly encircled by Paul's strong arm, pul
Paul asked, "Did I hurt you?"Miranda said, "Are you crazy? We're in your lab!""So?""This is your workplace. Do you think we're at home?"How could he kiss her out of nowhere? What was he thinking?Paul's breathing was slightly heavy. "You're only half right.""What?""We're at the lab, but this i
The next day, Miranda arrived at the lab to find Sebastian and Madison already there. "Miranda!" the two of them excitedly called out to her."How's Mr. Hill doing? Is everything sorted out now?" she asked.Madison nodded. "Yes, it's all taken care of! Thanks to Seb—"Miranda glanced at the two of
Paul's eyes were like two liquid pools, dark and deep like an endless abyss. The desire that burned within them was like a lurking beast. "Goodnight, Dr. Jefferson," Miranda said. Taking a deep breath, Paul's hand lingered on her skin before finally withdrawing it with a gentle pinch on her slende
Meanwhile, in a quiet alley under the same night sky, Miranda couldn't stop herself from smiling as she put away her phone. Paul threw away his trash and walked over to join her. "What's making you so happy?" he asked."A social media post on my food."Paul said, "Whose is it?"Miranda unlocked her