"Crap!" Winter slapped away the hand resting on her shoulder and stood upright. She was secretly relieved that she had tossed the cigarette butt earlier.After much effort, Miranda finally managed to close her mouth. "Uh… Winter, you forgot your bag…"She merely came over to return the bag, but what
The next morning, Miranda went out for her morning run. Now that she had more free time, she had picked up the habit again.Every time she finished a run and went for a shower after being drenched in sweat, she would feel energized for the rest of the day."Morning, Dr. Jefferson.""Morning."Paul h
Miranda felt completely calm now. Unlike the early days after their breakup, she no longer thought about him constantly or allowed him to easily affect her emotions.Time had become a healing remedy. No matter how deep the wound, she knew now it could be mended.Miranda had long since moved on. The
Miranda playfully teased, "No, no, what kind of host makes their guest work in the kitchen?""This guest is more than happy to help," said Paul.With an extra set of hands, the prep work was done much faster. Once everything was ready, Miranda took the sea bass out of the scallion-lemon-vinegar wate
"Sit down, let's not make this too formal. I'm not used to it," Paul said.Miranda couldn't help but laugh at his easygoing nature and sat back down.Paul added, "I love your cooking, and this meal is the best thank-you I could ask for." He then raised his soup spoon and gently clinked it against he
Miranda lifted the hem of her dress, being more cautious this time. No one made a big deal out of the small mishap, focusing instead on whether Miranda was hurt.Silas extended his arm toward her. "Here, Miranda, borrow this. There's muscle! I guarantee you won't fall."Only Elizabeth's gaze lingere
Karen being Karen, she couldn't swallow such a bitter loss. That very day, she stormed into the real estate agency demanding that Jackie come out and face her.However, the manager informed her that Jackie had resigned three days earlier. Unable to find the culprit, Karen decided to tear the entire
"You're busy writing your thesis, aren't you? Won't we be a distraction if we come over?" Lionel asked"No, the theses are already finished and submitted. I've been free recently," replied Miranda."But it's the hottest time of the year, with heat warnings all over the country. Is it really a good t
After returning from the Garrison estate, Miranda finally learned that Paul had actually abandoned his work at the lab midway just to have dinner with her family."Dr. Jefferson, please come to the lab tomorrow to continue authorizing the access permissions." Esme's flat and emotionless voice came t
Paul had arrived quickly. During dinner, he had beaten Sam to it when he tried to sit next to Miranda. Sam had tried to take the seat on the opposite side, but Fiona had cut in and taken that seat before he could. …"So were you deliberately stalling him when you said the remote was broken before t
Aren couldn't understand it. "Why are you in such a rush? Sam has been single for quite some time, and you've never reacted this strongly before."Of all things, she wanted to set up a blind date."You… you're not sleepwalking, right?" Aren asked cautiously. Fiona turned to glare at him immediately
"Huh? Why didn't I hear Sam start his car? Has he left? Let me take a look…" Aren muttered as he walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and peered out. "I knew it! His car is still there. He didn't leave at all. Could his car be stuck in the snow? That doesn't make sense… It hasn't been snowing long
The night was dark and silent as the heavy snow fell. Inside the estate, Fiona glanced out the window. "Oh, it looks like it's snowing outside," she said. Sam remained indifferent as it snowed every year in Elgerson. To him.. Or rather, snow was nothing special to anyone who grew up in Elgerson.
Aren nodded. "That works too. Sam, you don't need to send them off then. Head home and rest early."Sam remained silent. Before long, a maid came in and reported, "Both boxes have been loaded into Dr. Jefferson's car."Paul bid farewell to the elderly couple. "Mr. and Mrs. Garrison Senior, we'll he
Miranda was completely unaware of what was happening at the chessboard. At that moment, she was sitting on the couch and watching a dating reality show with Fiona. Yes, a dating show. In Fiona's own words, she said, "I just love watching young people fall in love. If I happen to find a couple I li
Since Paul had arrived, Fiona invited everyone to head to the dining room. Sam caught up to him and said dryly, "Dr. Jefferson, you seem quite free today."Paul replied, "It's the end of the year, so both the college and the labs are starting their holiday break. Perhaps the only ones still busy at
Sam brought his laptop to the living room and sat cross-legged in front of the coffee table. The thick wool carpet and the warmth of the heater kept the winter chill at bay. He began working in an orderly manner. From the business department to branding, then over to finance and human resources… E