It wasn't the first time they had worked together. Paul washed the vegetables and helped out with chores, waiting for Miranda's instructions. Meanwhile, Miranda was in charge of chopping and cooking. Soon, four dishes and a bowl of soup were served at the table. They sat across from each other. Pa
"Yeah," Paul answered."Are you still going for a run in the evening?""I am. Should we run together?""Sure!"They both returned home to change into sportswear. Then, they met up downstairs and started running. The sun had set, and the sky was slowly darkening, enveloping the earth in dark shadows
Paul answered, "Not yet.""Oh… I see! You're still pursuing her, right?"Paul didn't respond, so the other guys took his silence as affirmation. "How long have you two known each other?"Paul pondered for a moment. "Over a year.""Wow, it's been that long, and you still haven't won her over? What's
He continued, "Once you do that, she will feel that you're a reliable guy. Then, she will let go of her concerns and trust you enough to fall in love! Get it?"Paul thought that the suggestions made sense, except for one thing that he didn't quite agree with. Tripping and ending up in a kiss or dire
At this moment, Miranda was already on the bullet train back to Lumberville. Her grandmother, Anna, was celebrating her 80th birthday. The three brothers of the Sutton family decided to throw a big party for her to celebrate. Naturally, the younger members of the family, including Miranda, were req
Jenny said, "I've got thick skin and am not easily affected by criticism, but I'm just worried about what those relatives will say. They'll ask how come I live in such a nice neighborhood but don't even have a washing machine. "What should I say then? That we're broke? Or that my parents helped out
Jenny continued with a smile. "Doesn't Lionel and Mindy live in a big villa? We could arrange for all the relatives from the countryside to stay at their place! "It has multiple floors, luxurious decor, and all the amenities like central heating and air ventilation available. No one would complain
Only the third son, Lionel, wasn't doing as well as his brothers. He graduated from a prestigious university but ended up becoming a teacher. It sounded respectable, but it didn't make much money!Penelope had often thought to herself that not all of Anna's children were destined for wealth, but now
Miranda glanced at her phone. It was a call from Paul. "Hello, Paul, Merry—"Before she could finish her sentence, she heard the sound of heavy breathing on the other end. Taken aback, Miranda froze for a moment. "What's…""Come outside, Mimi.""What?""I'm out front at your entrance. Come out."As
Austin stuck out his tongue at Yale. "Uncle Yale, shame on you! How can you compare yourself to little kids?" Yale was at a loss for words. Great, he thought, even the kids were bullying him.Suddenly, Susan thought of something and asked, "By the way, where's Paul?" "Oh, he got a phone call earli
Jenny was shocked. "Are they really that powerful?""Of course!" Quincey couldn't help but sigh. "I can't help but admire Miranda sometimes. Back when she needed money, she latched onto a rich young scion. Now that she's still young but craving for status, she went straight for a prominent academic
"Well, Dad and Mom still have a few jars left," Jenny said. "After thinking about it, we really shouldn't turn down Lionel's and his family's good intentions. Oh, right. Quincey, we still have to visit your maternal grandparents for Christmas. Let's head back now."The other members of the Sutton fa
Miranda walked over with a bright smile. "Aunt Jenny, the reason I gave the project to Jack back then was because we were working on a tight budget. Other smart home renovation companies were quoting too high. "Secondly, Jack's team was truly capable and qualified to handle the job. I would've like
Jenny had heard from other relatives some time ago that Jack's company was growing rapidly. His business had boomed so quickly that they could barely keep up with the demand. She had felt a little envious when she first heard the news. Jenny hadn't seen it with her own eyes and didn't know just how
Jenny's words dripped with sarcasm. It felt like someone had hit the pause button on the originally cheerful atmosphere as the smiles on everyone's faces froze. Lionel scratched his head and replied politely, "We were just lucky…""Oh please, don't be so modest! I've got terrible luck, and everyon
Mindy maintained a polite smile. "It's the thought that counts. After all, we're family. There's no need to compare."With that, Cynthia's expression softened into a genuine smile. "Mindy, you really do have a way with words. No wonder you're a famous writer."Jenny hadn't managed to gain the upper
Rena's smile widened and looked more genuine. "These are not cheap, right? You're really too much. We're just having a Christmas dinner with family, so there's no need to bring all these gifts."She wasn't like Jenny, who couldn't stand seeing others doing well. Her brother-in-law's success was a g