Paul was waiting for her? What for?"Is there something important you need from me?" Miranda immediately became serious."Yes, and I think it's… good news for you.""What is it?" Miranda's eyes sparkled with curiosity. The more Paul teased, the more curious she became."Well, here's the thing…"The
Just as Miranda hesitated, wondering how to put the apron over Paul's neck, he suddenly lowered his head. "Is this low enough?""Maybe a little lower.""How about now?" He bent down further."Yes, perfect." Miranda quickly slipped the apron over his neck.Paul straightened up, waited a moment, and t
"There's no need!" Miranda sat cross-legged on the rug. "This is fine."The soft, plush rug was clearly high-quality. Sitting on it was comfortable, with her back supported by the edge of the bed.If only they had a few snacks and drinks, that would make this perfect.Just as she thought it, Paul wa
From the tone of Miranda's questioning, Jack could almost see a glimpse of his father, Leonard. He wondered how she'd managed all these years alone in Elgerson City.A child with a smooth life wouldn't have this kind of drive, nor would she have the network and means to acquire such a large plot of
Sam frowned, saying impatiently, "So, who are we listening to here—me or you?"The man shrank back, not daring to say another word.The familiar voice caught Miranda's attention, and she instinctively glanced over. Just then, Jack called out to her, "Miranda, come sit over here!"Sam whipped his hea
Miranda just let that random guy pull her away. She even nodded sweetly while saying, "Sure."Sam watched, his eyes practically glowing red with jealousy. Who even was that guy?Normally, if Sam even accidentally brushed against Miranda, she'd jump back two steps, but with this guy…Apparently, he'd
"Do you know him, Miranda?" Jack asked casually.Miranda nodded. "Yes, I do.""Of course!"She and Sam answered at the same time.Jack raised an eyebrow. He sized him up from head to toe and back again, his expression growing more disdainful by the second.Sam wasn't fazed by the scrutiny; he calmly
"So, that's about it," Miranda ended her story.Sam clicked his tongue and narrowed his eyes. There was a dangerous glint in his gaze. "This Joseph guy really doesn't learn, does he…"Miranda raised an eyebrow. "What?""Nothing. So, how's the lab construction going?"She pressed her lips together at