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'
Winter loved ceviche, so she picked ceviche made from fresh salmon and some other common seafood dishes.Miranda wasn't used to eating raw food. She picked pasta and cured fish slices.The pasta tasted average, but the ingredients were exceptionally fresh.Noting that she was more modest with her ch
Paul adjusted his glasses. "We can never achieve instant results in physics. There's a certain rhythm and pathway to yield results. You can't change that by just pausing halfway."Blake looked sheepish. "I'm just saying…"They ended things on a sour note. As Paul turned around, Miranda waved at him
"Miranda, you…" Paul hesitated and was unsure what she was doing.She didn't respond with words. Instead, her actions said it all.She brought a strawberry to his lips, accompanied by the soft warmth of her breath and the faint scent of her perfume.Paul froze, and his body went rigid like a statue.
It turned out that Sam and Miranda really did have a "close relationship", but it was a different kind of relationship from what Paul had imagined. So, he was elated and practically bursting with excitement.She blinked in surprise when she heard his open confession. "Why didn't you just ask me abou
When Paul gave Miranda water, he was extra careful about the angle of the glass and worried that the wrong tilt might make her choke.While looking at his serious and focused expression, she couldn't help but wonder if he was taking something so simple and turning it into a major project.After she
Every time Sebastian thought about the possibility, he felt a tightness in his chest. Since there was no actual reason, he decided to be the one to make Madison stay in Jandersville. Though he knew that reason wasn't enough, he believed that one day, it would be.When he arrived at the lab, as expec
Madison drove back to her apartment, and the darkness of night had already settled outside.On most evenings, she would have been eating her delivery from Flavorscape by now. However, she had lately developed a fondness for a new place called Noir Plate. As a regular, she had even signed up for thei
It was hard to tell how long it took, but Madison finally calmed down. The first full sentence she blurted out was, "Seb, are you crazy?"Then came, "Or did someone put a spell on you?"And finally, "How… How could you possibly like me?"The whole situation was so overwhelming that she couldn't help
In the evening, Miranda finally stepped down from the lab bench, removing her lab coat as she went. Madison exclaimed in surprise, "Miranda, are you leaving?""Yes.""This early?"It wasn't that she was overacting, but this was the first time for a workaholic like Miranda to leave work on time. Wha
At that moment, her gaze froze. There was a pair of boxers lying in a corner next to the washing machine!Miranda quickly averted her eyes once she realized what it was. In the living room, Paul seemed to have remembered something. His body stiffened as he cursed silently. Then, he immediately stoo
Paul's cheeks flushed red the moment he heard Miranda's words, like the radiant hues of a sunset. It made him look exceptionally handsome.Miranda stood at the entrance of her apartment and extended an invitation to him with a bright smile. Her gaze was unwavering as she looked at him. Paul's Adam'