After breakfast, Miranda began her cleaning. It had been half a month since the last time she tidied up, and quite a bit of dust had accumulated. The entire morning passed just like that.After lunch, she planned to buy some groceries. Just as she changed her clothes, Winter called her."Mimi, are y
Miranda stood there speechless.Was Winter doing this on purpose? How else could it be that the moment she made the call, it just so happened to go straight to Paul? If it had been anyone else, they couldn't have arrived this fast!Ten minutes later, Miranda settled Winter down and quietly left the
Winter's so-called "cousin who rarely kept in touch and wasn't that close with now that they're grown up" turned out to care about her so much.Then again, it made sense. Though Paul often seemed distant and aloof, Miranda knew he was just too busy to wear his concerns and affections on his sleeve.
It was midnight when heavy rain started to fall. Hansel drove back to the mansion and parked the car, but he didn't want to get out.Staring at the house right in front of him, he realized the place was no longer a "home" without Miranda. He now felt nothing but an emptiness.He then pulled out a ci
"Hans, let me help you tie your tie," said Ingrid."Heh… I'm wearing a black shirt today."Ingrid paused, looking puzzled. "I know that."Forget it. Hansel gave up. He thought there was no point in continuing the conversation when they couldn't even agree on simple things.A black shirt with a mixed
"Yeah, Zach's here too."Hansel said, "Location?""The usual spot.""I'll be there in 15."…In the bar, the music blared, filled with tacky lyrics. As the door to the private room closed, it felt like stepping into a separate world."Hey, Hans! You made it," Zach greeted. He had an arm around a cur
Calvin stood up to find a quiet spot to take the call, but Hansel and Zach simultaneously pressed down on his shoulders, keeping him in place.Hansel gestured for everyone to keep quiet, while Zach quickly turned off the music. The speed and coordination of their actions were almost too perfect.Cal
Calvin knew Miranda didn't want to owe Zach any favors, so he stepped in, making the decision for her. After all, he was only asking—there was no guarantee it would work out."Alright then, Miranda, get some rest. I'm hanging up now," Calvin said and ended the call."Man, look at you, all eager and
Miranda was momentarily taken aback, then she laughed. "Of course, I brought some for him too! Here, will you take it to him for me?""Sure thing!"Miranda took out a few extra jars and placed them in her car. "You're the best, Miranda!" "I think you and Sebastian are a pretty good match too."Wit
Since staying at the villa, her eyesight improved, and her back had stopped hurting. She was always smiling with a great appetite. Aren even went so far as to call over their private doctor, driver, and bodyguards from home. From the look of things, they planned to stay at the villa for some time.
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