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
The snow began to fall again at 10:00 pm. Paul snapped his umbrella shut, giving it a quick shake to dislodge the snowflakes clinging to it. They melted away almost instantly.The experiment had hit a few snags, leading to a cascade of complications. Even he was feeling a bit worn out from trying to
At 8:00 am, there were already plenty of people out and about at the largest farmers market in Lumberville."Mr. Sutton! Here for some fish today?""Yes. Do you have any sea bass?" Lionel Sutton asked."Of course! I've set some aside especially for you," the fishmonger, Mary Zimmer, said. She then t
"What? That can't be right. What's Mr. Sutton's daughter doing now if she's not working or studying?""What else could she do other than be a whore for some rich man? She'd just need to lie down and spread her legs wide anytime to get however much money she wants. Why would she ever need to find a j
"Who's there?"Lionel heard the knocking and hurriedly wiped his hands on his apron. He glanced at the grilled sea bass he'd just plated and carefully brought it to the dining table before answering the door.Mindy was watering the plants in the room when she heard the knocks as well. She looked out
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