Gabby couldn't understand what Sam could've achieved in just ten minutes.Sam said expressionlessly, "Do you know how the cat died?"She hesitantly replied, "I'm sorry.""Just keep your mouth shut now that you've got the money."…Miranda took a shower after she reached home. She decided to read two
Miranda took the brown paper bag. Then, the two of them headed to Bedford College.As they chatted on the way, she noticed that Sam was very knowledgeable once again. No matter what kind of topic she brought up, he was able to carry the conversation effortlessly.He spoke in a steady voice and had a
Without waiting for a reply, Miranda grabbed a clean plate from the table. She used a clean fork to place a couple of small meatballs onto it and pushed the plate toward Paul. "Try it."Paul hesitated briefly before putting one into his mouth, chewing slowly.Miranda blinked. "How is it?"Seeing her
Hansel froze. He subconsciously pulled his arm out of Ingrid's hold.Caught off-guard, Ingrid couldn't help but frown. She followed his gaze and found Miranda standing not too far away.Hansel wrinkled his brow. "Did you invite Miranda?" he asked Sam."I did. We're friends, after all," Sam said with
Sam laughed quietly. "I didn't mistake you for someone else."As if she didn't understand what he said, Miranda's gaze went blank.Sam spoke again, "The person I want to kiss is you."Miranda was stunned. For a moment, she couldn't speak.Confusion swirled in her mind. There was even a moment where
"And you!" Hansel turned to Miranda. "You're really despicable. Of all people that you chose to seduce, you chose him. Are you satisfied now?"Miranda felt both furious and aggrieved at his accusation. She was the one who was dragged into this for no reason. Just what had she done wrong?In the face
"What the hell is going on?""Have you two gone crazy?""Stop this now, Hans, Sam!"Zach and Calvin each grabbed one of them."Hansel, calm down!" Calvin exclaimed."Sam, stop this insanity! Why are you guys fighting? Can't you talk it out?" Zach asked."Let go!" Hansel and Sam shouted in unison.Se
However, in the next second, another hand stopped Sam's hand in midair. He frowned when he saw who it was. "It's you?" he said in an unkind tone."Dr. Jefferson, why—" Miranda mumbled. At that moment, she got choked up.Paul's gaze fell on her face. "Are you alright?"Miranda nodded. "Yes," she said
Suddenly, Miranda stopped walking. She turned to face Paul and said seriously, "Thank you, Paul, for coming to Lumberville to spend Christmas with me. And… thank you for being in my life."Paul was slightly taken aback. Then, he gently squeezed her hand. "You dummy. I should be the one thanking you.
Yale wasn't too pleased. "But… I was just trying to clear the way for you. Am I wrong for doing that?"He couldn't help but feel a little wronged. Paul softened his tone and explained, "That's not what I meant. First off, Mom had already agreed to me coming to Lumberville. There was no need for lie
"Oh, you're back? What were you guys doing?" Lionel came out of the kitchen, still wearing his apron. He looked a little puzzled when he saw everyone gathered around Paul and Miranda. "Dad…" Miranda was about to go over with the shopping bags, but Paul had already taken them from her before she cou
Jenny's usage of the phrase, "real boyfriend", was quite interesting. As if Miranda even had a fake boyfriend before.Jack spoke up immediately. "Let me do the honors. This is Paul Jefferson, a professor at Bedford College's Faculty of Physics. He's the youngest leading figure in the country for the
A man stood at the entrance. He was tall and imposing, and he had a cold expression on his face. Miranda stood next to him and looked equally stoic. Jenny was taken aback. Shock flashed in her eyes as she asked, "You… Who are you?"Paul stepped forward confidently, still holding Miranda's hand. "I
Quincey couldn't take it anymore when she saw her father getting shut down. "Mom, that's enough. Don't push me too far!""Oh?" Jenny snapped. "Hear that? I'm pushing you too far? Who's the one pushing here, me or you?"Quincey let out a cold laugh. "Don't take your bad mood out on me or Dad. We're n
Harold came in behind Jenny. He was so quiet that his presence was easily overlooked. Meanwhile, Quincey barely said a word as she kept her head down, her eyes glued to the phone. "Rena, you arrived really early this time. I've never seen you and Leonard so enthusiastic before. Guess things have ch
Miranda stood in front of the mirror, tidying up her messy hair. Behind her, Paul was fully dressed. He walked over and wrapped his arms around her. "Stop it, I just fixed my hair… Look, you even smudged my lipstick," Miranda grumbled, pushing him away. "Mimi, the way you said that makes it sound
Miranda glanced at her phone. It was a call from Paul. "Hello, Paul, Merry—"Before she could finish her sentence, she heard the sound of heavy breathing on the other end. Taken aback, Miranda froze for a moment. "What's…""Come outside, Mimi.""What?""I'm out front at your entrance. Come out."As