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