The next day, the book signing event took place as scheduled.The event was held on the third floor of Book Haven. Even before the entry time, a large crowd of readers had already gathered outside.A dozen security guards were stationed there to maintain order. By the entrance, there was a large dis
In the front row, there were mainly people around her parents' age."W-What's going on here?" she stammered.Her boyfriend was just as baffled and blurted out, "Why is it all older folks here?"That remark instantly stirred up a wave of discontent. "What's wrong with older folks? You got a problem w
It was so embarrassing!In the end, Paul helped her weave through the crowd until they finally reached the outer edge. At last, there was no one pushing her around."Phew—" Miranda exhaled in relief. But then, just as she looked up, she unexpectedly met Paul's amused gaze."Sorry, Dr. Jefferson… I…"
That was until Minnie Garrison's disappearance. Everything changed.This shift was closely linked to the fact that the elderly couple had been living abroad for a long time.Thinking of his aunt, who was still missing and whose fate remained uncertain, Sam couldn't help but glance at the elderly pai
Miranda felt a bit embarrassed, realizing her thoughts had been seen through, but she wasn't overly flustered. After all, it was their first meeting, and having a little caution was entirely normal.She figured the elderly couple, with all their life experiences, would understand her position.Sure
Paul stood by the elevator on the third floor, seemingly ready to go downstairs to look for someone.Following a chime, the elevator doors opened, and Miranda stepped out."Dr. Jefferson," she greeted."Where'd you go?""Where are you headed?" They both asked at the same time, though their tones we
When they arrived at the restaurant, the server led the four of them directly to a private room. They ordered the dishes, set up the barbecue, and started cooking.True to Madison's enthusiastic recommendation, the flavors were indeed delicious, and the ingredients were fresh, but the spiciness was
"All done," Paul said.Miranda moved her neck and shook her head a bit. To her surprise, the hairpin felt quite secure, with no sign of coming loose."Hey! Your boyfriend learned that really quickly! Looks like he even did a better job than me!" the vendor said cheerfully.Paul gave a small smile.M