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
"I love you the same way you pine for Miranda. You're chasing a dream you can't catch, and I'm here longing for you, knowing I'm not the one you'll pick. If you're asking what I want, it's just to be near you," Ingrid said, her voice soft, her eyes earnest and filled with a raw, humble truth.Hansel
The shop owner could tell right off that Miranda was from Hebrania. Upon recognizing a fellow countrywoman, her attitude brightened considerably. "You've got a keen eye, young lady," she said. "I handcrafted all these sculptures myself. They'd be perfect for taking back home as gifts."Miranda smil
As Sam was heading out of the restaurant, he bumped into Hansel, who was just showing up for breakfast. Hansel frowned as he discreetly scanned the area, but Miranda was nowhere in sight.Ingrid caught him searching and played it cool. "Dear, are you looking for something?"Hansel shifted his attent
Miranda was aware of the stark temperature difference between the two locations, so she pulled out her long down coat and bundled herself up like a snowball before the plane landed. Yet, it wasn't enough.The freezing rain from a few days earlier had left tree branches and power lines heavy with ici
Miranda grinned, standing her ground. "No way. You two look just alike with that face now."She held up the small figurine and gave it a playful wiggle, which made Paul laugh."Well, maybe not quite so much anymore."In the end, Paul took the gift and thanked her."Don't mention it. The light's gree