Keeping their distance and not getting too close was the best outcome for both of them. Miranda put away the documents and her pen. Suddenly, Hansel murmured softly to himself, "But I still consider you as a friend…"He watched her retreating figure as Miranda left and withdrew his gaze calmly. He
Hansel had seen Willow several times but didn't think they were close enough to initiate a conversation. But she had a different view, as she asked casually, "Are you okay? You were sitting outside the campus for so long yesterday. I hope you didn't catch a cold."He said nothing and had no intenti
Willow understood that agreeing would mean entering a contractual relationship with Hansel. It was far from what she truly wanted. But if she turned him down, she had no doubt he would get up and leave without a second thought. After all, this could be her only chance to get close to him.She hesit
Miranda began, "Then, isn't this running schedule…"Was Paul overdoing it with the runs? Anyone who didn't know better might think he was training for a marathon.He chuckled, though there a hint of guilt lingered in his laughter."Aren't you supposed to be busy at the lab?" she asked again."Yeah,
Miranda and Paul washed the plates and cleaned the kitchen together. Then, they stepped outside to take out the trash.She slipped on her winter jacket and grabbed the garbage bag as she stepped outside. He returned from his apartment with two large bags."Dr. Jefferson, how long has it been since y
Miranda often wondered whether Paul used cologne. The question felt too personal, so she kept it to herself.She smiled awkwardly and said, "Thanks, Dr. Jefferson. I forgot to grab my scarf on the way out."Miranda hadn't forgotten her scarf. Instead, she was just feeling lazy. After all, she was on
Miranda hurriedly dressed. She slipped on her winter jacket, raced down the stairs, and wrapped a scarf around her neck.When she reached the ground floor, she was greeted by a swarm of kids already outside, armed with their snow gear to play in the snow. This first snowfall of the winter was a rare
"Dr. Jefferson, wait up!" Miranda hurried after him.After finally catching up, Paul turned around and looked at her exasperatedly. "Are you having that much fun?"She nodded eagerly. "Yes." To her, it was simply too much fun.He sighed. "But your gloves and scarf are soaked.""It's fine," Miranda