"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
Ingrid strode down the stairs in huge steps and darted toward the entrance. She easily found Hansel's car parked by the roadside.He leaned against the front of the car. He wore a cream t-shirt inside his dark grey coat with a pair of sleek black casual pants. It made him look like a student, young
Winter took Miranda's hand and said, "Come on, let's go! I planned everything out before coming. I'll make sure you'll have the time of your life today!"…Right after that, an endless volley of screams continued for almost five minutes. "Save me!"Miranda rubbed her ringing ears. She looked at Wint
Even while he was busy in the kitchen, Paul didn't neglect Lionel and Mindy. He would occasionally step out to refill their water or steep a fresh pot of tea."Mr. and Mrs. Sutton, what time did you leave home? Was the journey tiring?" Paul asked. "We took a cab from home at around 7:00 am and reac
"Then whose gossip is interesting?" Miranda countered. Paul didn't miss a beat when he replied, "Ours, of course." The next second, he pulled Miranda onto his lap. He stood up from the couch and lifted her in his strong arms effortlessly, carrying her like she weighed nothing. "Oh!" Miranda let o
Miranda thought about it seriously for two seconds before replying, "I'm sorry, Paul. As you heard, my dad wants me to go home for Christmas."Besides, I already spent last year's holidays in Elgerson and didn't go back to Lumberville. I don't know how my dad managed to handle my grandparents back t
"I—" Miranda was about to respond when her phone suddenly rang. She glanced at the screen and turned to Paul with a smile. "Speak of the devil… Some people just appear the moment you mention them."She swiped on her phone to answer, "Hello, Dad?""Mimi, have you eaten yet?" Lionel's voice came thro
Miranda remarked, "You don't seem surprised, either."Paul answered, "The Grahams would never let their only heir be sent to prison. They would definitely find a way to get him out. Even Uncle Damian and Aunt Natalie know that.""Does Winter know?""She does. Uncle Damian said she took it well. She
Calvin was at a loss for words after listening to what Paul said. Still, he wanted to try one last time. "Dr. Jefferson, Zach really loves Winter. He only did it because he was afraid of losing her. His life will be ruined if this incident leaves him with a criminal record."Paul raised an eyebrow
Zach shouldn't have returned so soon. He was at least 20 minutes early compared to what they estimated. "It must be the alarm from the main door," Paul said. Zach must have received a security alert and turned back halfway. Otherwise, he wouldn't have made it back this fast.As the car pulled to a
Winter nearly burst into tears of relief. "Mimi… Paul… You two finally came…""What's your situation? Can you get out?" Miranda asked. Winter took a deep breath to compose herself. "No. The main door only opens with Zach's fingerprint. The side doors and connecting hallways are all sealed off."It
Sitting in the car, Calvin watched as Zach hurried out and drove away from the villa. He could only apologize to him in his heart, "I'm sorry, man."If Zach had truly locked Winter up, this wasn't just a simple lovers' spat. Instead, it was a crime. Now that things hadn't gone too far, there was st