Hansel took great satisfaction in being needed and knowing he occupied a special place in someone's mind. It was something Miranda could never offer him. Even so, when he finally got together with Ingrid, he sensed something was amiss. Though, he couldn't quite figure out what it was.He made his w
Ingrid had been making advances toward Hansel for a while, but he remained uninterested. She was baffled by what could be holding him back. Did he truly believe that keeping his distance would somehow prove his commitment to Miranda? How absurd!…Hansel switched off the light in his room, ready to
Hansel wasn't born yesterday. He knew something was fishy the moment Miranda had her accident, so he immediately demanded to see the security footage. Yet, the conclusion was the shark and the oxygen tank were just a freak coincidence.Sam frowned, saying, "Listen to me—"Hansel shoved his hand away
Miranda couldn't handle how exposed she felt in the scanty scraps of fabric covering her chest. It was just too much for her. She said firmly, "No way, I need to change.""Hey!" Winter grabbed her arm. "Change into what? You look great! Besides, there are people out there barely wearing anything, so
However, Hansel looked utterly worn out. He shut his eyes to sleep, tuning out everything around him.Out of nowhere, Luke burst out, "Wow, that's breathtaking!"Ingrid turned to see what he was staring at and spotted Miranda emerging from one of the beach huts. She was wearing a black two-piece bik
In the end, Miranda was swamped with flowers.Winter was completely at a loss. This wasn't how she'd pictured things turning out. Miranda was just as confused. None of this was what she had anticipated.Hansel, standing among the crowd, was utterly astonished.Ingrid looked at the few roses she held
Suddenly, a snake sprang from the box. Its body was marked with alternating stripes of white and black, and its thin, tapering tail indicated its venomous nature.Miranda threw the box aside in a panic. But the snake was already reared up, fangs bared as it lunged at her.The host beside her went wh
Ingrid's condition wasn't too bad, and she quickly stabilized after receiving the antivenom in time. Once the hospital confirmed there were no serious complications, she and Hansel headed back to the island. To be on the safe side, Hansel had a doctor come with them to make sure Ingrid received pro
By force? Sam chuckled. "Well, that's if you actually managed to grab hold of it."Timothy retorted, "How would you know you can't if you haven't tried?""What? Are you going to pursue Aunt Minnie? Heh… First of all, there's no way you'll get past my grandparents."Timothy made no comment on that.
"No way… Are you a big shot? You even brought your bodyguards to get drunk at a bar?" "Who knows?" Sam retorted.…Sam asked his bodyguards to stand closer deliberately so that he could finally have some peace and quiet. He poured himself another drink, but unlike last night, he didn't chug it down
Now, Timothy and Mindy were no longer the childhood sweethearts they once were. Their lives had diverged, with separate marriages and entirely different paths."Do you remember when we were kids, the promises we made about what we wanted to be when we grew up?" Timothy was the first to break the sil
Timothy waved his hand dismissively. "No need, I'll serve myself…""Nonsense! We're all family here." Before Timothy could finish, Lionel had already added two heaping servings of ribs to his plate.Timothy froze, momentarily at a loss for words.Nelly smiled sweetly, but her gaze toward Timothy was
The moment seemed to pull Timothy back in time, to when they were just young adults in their 20s. Their world revolved solely around each other, yet held back by the unspoken.His heart stirred. He opened his mouth to speak, but before he could say anything, Mindy stood up and broke the spell. "I sh
Nelly's smile became slightly strained. "Is that so? Lionel is truly a family man…"As everyone enjoyed their meal, the doorbell suddenly rang. Sam put down his cutlery. "I'll get it," he said, heading to the entryway.A few seconds later, his surprised voice echoed through the house. "Dad? What are
Mindy only asked Miranda to contact Sam because the two of them already knew each other.Back when Lionel's wallet was stolen at the train station, Miranda had introduced Sam to them. She called him "Mr. Cooper" and explained that he was a friend. Later, Sam had even thoughtfully dropped them off at
Fortunately, for now, Fiona was satisfied with Lionel as a son-in-law. He was gentle, attentive, and thoughtful, with decent looks and a respectable height.Having graduated from Queenstone College and now working as a physics teacher at a prestigious high school, he might not be wealthy, but he was
"A family reunion is always a good thing," Aren said with a heartfelt sigh, while Lionel nodded immediately in agreement.It was then that Mindy realized she hadn't introduced Lionel to Nelly."This is my husband," she said."Hello," Nelly responded with a faint smile. "My brother-in-law certainly l