It was no wonder Miranda was so surprised.First, Paul was usually buried in work at the lab during this time of day, so seeing him anywhere else was unexpected. Second, he and Lionel were sitting there playing chess, with an open Calendar Notebook beside them.It was as if they were long-lost frien
Lionel still seemed a bit reluctant to let go of the conversation. "That Paul guys is really something," he remarked, taking a couple of sips of water.He smacked his lips and repeated with admiration, "Really something…"Miranda couldn't help but laugh. "Dad, the way you're looking right now, it's
"Every half a block along the way, there are signs showing the direction to the library," Paul explained as they walked. "The north campus forms a large loop. If you go left, you'll reach Solaris Hall. The library is to the right…"Lionel listened carefully, nodding as he tried to picture the route
As soon as he finished, Lionel and Mindy hurried out the door. Miranda was left stunned.Oh well, as long as they were happy…Back at the lab, Paul was reviewing the two data sets from last week and noticed a discrepancy in the fourth column of the second set. Just as he was about to call Bryan over
The dishes were ready and brought to the table. Mindy uncorked the red wine, and Miranda was allowed to have a little. However, she ended up drinking two whole glasses!Lionel was too busy talking, and Mindy was focused on the food, so neither of them noticed—except for Paul."Miranda, that's your
Paul was overwhelmed, and he truly felt exhausted."So, Paul, how is it?" Lionel asked eagerly."…It's delicious," Paul replied.Lionel's eyes lit up, feeling like he'd found a kindred spirit, or a long-lost soulmate. "If you like it, have more! And try this black-pepper beef, with my special homema
Miranda had completely forgotten that part of her memory. All she remembered was Lionel telling her to walk Paul out, and she did…Then what?Nothing. That was all.When she woke up again, it was the next morning. She stretched comfortably in bed, not feeling anything unusual at all.Mindy came in,
The more Evelyn thought about it, the angrier she became. The angrier she got, the more she wanted to go out!"Dan!" she called out to the driver. "Get ready., I'm heading out in 20 minutes.""Yes, ma'am," he replied.Evelyn went upstairs to change and even put on some makeup. By the time she was re
Walking on the snow-covered ground was a struggle as one foot would be deep in snow, while the other was on the surface. However, it was pure joy for Miranda. As soon as the sky brightened, she rushed downstairs to play in the snow for several days in a row. Ever since Paul went to the lab that da
"It smells amazing…" As soon as Paul stepped into the house, he was greeted by a rich aroma of something baking. Miranda walked out of the kitchen with a smile. She held a slice of rum cake on a plate in her hands. "Your nose is quite sharp, huh?""It smells too good. How could I not smell it?""T
"Just some daily necessities." Miranda's reaction was quick, and she hesitated for only two seconds. Sam's gaze sharpened, and his lips pressed into a thin line. The shipping label on the topmost parcel in the shopping bag gave nothing away, but the word "Durex" was printed on the packing tape wra
Miranda turned and left the alley. She headed toward the supermarket happily. Apart from fresh vegetables and fruits, she also bought butter, heavy cream, flour, and other baking ingredients. She planned to use up those bottles of fresh milk just in time before they expired. On her way home, Miran
After a long silence, Fiona finally spoke again. "Sam, you should think things through carefully before saying them. Once they're said, words can never be taken back.""I know, but I still want to say them," Sam replied. "You say you like Miranda, but what about her? Does she like you?" Fiona's wi
Paul really was a better man than him.At this thought, Hansel lowered his gaze and smiled self-mockingly. It served him right."This is karma," he thought. Hansel wasn't the only one staring blankly out the window, lost in thought. There was also… Sam. The glaring words on his phone screen felt l
Miranda posted nine photos on her social media with a caption, "From my boyfriend."She was frustrated. Why was she restricted to only nine photos on her feed? If she posted more than nine, it would turn into a video automatically. If she could, she would have posted 90 photos. After all, they were
As soon as Miranda stepped out of the building, she swept her gaze across the vast stretch of white snow and saw a man dressed in a down jacket. Paul turned to Miranda with a smile the moment he heard the sound of footsteps. Stunned, Miranda exclaimed in surprise, "Paul? When did you come downstai
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