This was still all thanks to Christine's connections and influence, wasn't it? Sophie felt as though she'd been slapped across the face.Not directly, but it stung all the same, leaving her flushed with embarrassment.…The meeting ended, and the crowd slowly filed out of the auditorium.Hank and hi
This summer felt unusually hot.From Monday to Friday, classrooms, labs, and the library all had their air conditioning turned on. The weekends were just as nice, with the cool breeze from the air conditioner at home and chilled watermelon to enjoy.Sitting in the cool air, eating watermelon, and re
"What a pity," Winter muttered.She smiled faintly and continued, "It's okay. A broken phone can be replaced, and a lost SIM card can be reissued. My number hasn't changed, so I won't lose contact."After all, most of the time, they contacted her. Winter rarely took the initiative to call anyone. If
Naturally, Winter didn't hear anything. She took a picture of the bar counter with her new phone, focusing on a wine glass hanging upside-down. The background was blurred out. Then, she gave it a caption, "It's a lazy afternoon, feeling bored in the summer."She hit the post button. Then, she threw
Changing the password was basic stuff."Do you only do this with me or with everyone?" Zach asked."Of course not everyone. Like my mom or Mimi, I text them the new password whenever I change it. And when they come over, I won't change it after. Why do you ask?""Then why did you change it after I k
Zach said, "No… Why do you want to end the partnership just like that? We can talk things out!" Winter sneered. "Didn't you just imply that the partnership will end if I don't agree? Look, I hate forcing people, and I despise people who change their minds all the time. We had an agreement, and now
Miranda nodded. "It's no trouble.""Thank you."As soon as Paul stepped inside, the cool air hit him. It was a stark contrast to the heat in his own home. Since it wasn't his first time in her apartment, Paul casually changed into a pair of house slippers while Miranda went to get him a glass of wat
Paul emerged from her bathroom. The bathroom door was facing directly toward the coat rack, leaving the two of them no chance to avoid each other. Their gazes met instantly!Paul was holding onto the clothes he had just changed out of. His hair was still wet, water dripping down his hair and soakin