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
Paul quickly deduced the identities of the older couple from their age and resemblance to Miranda. With a friendly smile, he approached and greeted them, "Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Sutton. My name is Paul Jefferson. I'm Miranda's neighbor."Miranda snapped out of her surprise and immediately introduced ev
Lionel quickly nodded. "Alright, alright. We'll chat later."Paul gave a slight nod before finally leaving. Once inside the apartment, Miranda busied herself with unpacking their luggage. Meanwhile, Mindy and Lionel began inspecting their daughter's living space.It was a two-bedroom apartment, not
Lionel said, "Are you conducting a background check? Besides, Mimi probably doesn't know much about his private life. What's the point of asking her? Next time, just ask Paul directly."Mindy actually nodded. "Alright, next time I'll ask him directly if there's an opportunity.""Wait… are you seriou
Paul was at a loss for words.Miranda spoke again, "I'll need to wait a little longer. Dr. Jefferson, why don't you head to the garage first?""Alright."He wanted to stay, but there was no suitable excuse. In the end, he had no choice but to leave first. Miranda stood by the side of the road for a
"That's more like it." Madison hung up, but she still found it strange. Whenever they went out together before, Sebastian was always the one who arrived first. He would have already bought her favorite latte and snacks by the time she showed up on the dot. But today, something felt off. The feeli
At first, Wanda struggled because she typed slowly and made many typos. Gradually, she discovered she could use voice-to-text features. Later, a neighbor who ran a parcel delivery station in the neighborhood told her about becoming the leader for a group buy community. All she had to do was to shar
Miranda had been living in the lab for almost two weeks. Originally, the intensive focus period could have ended two days earlier. However, Madison seemed to be exceptionally motivated and decided to put in extra effort for some reason. She insisted on finalizing the second phase of the experiment
Miranda was momentarily stunned. "Dr. Jefferson? When did he get here?""Around 2:00 pm. He waited for over an hour. But since you haven't returned, he left about ten minutes ago." Ten minutes ago…"Miranda, is Dr. Jefferson under a lot of stress lately? Did their lab get assigned another project?
Miranda took the earring, thanked Sawyer again, and put it back on as she walked.He began, "Ms. Sutton…""Is there anything else?" she asked.Sawyer stammered, "I… I was wondering if I could treat you to a meal. How about tonight? If you're busy, just let me know when you're available so I can resc
Jordana froze momentarily, then chuckled. "You saw right through me… Fine. I'll lower it by 10%, but that's my bottom line."Miranda raised an eyebrow. "30%. That's my limit."Jordana paused. Miranda set her coffee cup down, stood up, and casually finished her drink. "Looks like we won't reach an a
"What's on your mind?" Miranda chuckled. "I'm not made of iron. If the task isn't urgent, why pull an all-nighter? What's the fun in that?"Madison agreed, "You're right. Then, how come you…""I just got up a little earlier than you."Madison sighed in relief and grinned. She asked casually, "How mu
When the rainy season began, the weather turned unpredictable. Yesterday had been sunny, but it drizzled today. Paul, who hadn't brought an umbrella, arrived home drenched. He immediately took a hot shower and changed into his loungewear.While drying his hair, he noticed the bare mattress and froz