Dormant memories resurfaced. Fragments flashed through Nelly's mind, and she remembered those desperate, tear-filled eyes that haunted her dreams.Her voice cracked as she said, "Minnie was kidnapped because someone was seeking revenge. How does that have anything to do with me? Just because I was w
Next to Willow was Hank, who was grinning like a puppy and holding a thermos. Meanwhile, Theodore stood behind him, weighed down with bags of all sizes.Miranda then quickly looked away as she and Willow weren't exactly close."Hey, Miranda!" Madison waved from a distance, jogging over with a large,
"With all this time left, why don't we try looking for some rare plants?" Miranda suggested. Plus, who wouldn't want a perfect score?"Sure, I'm in!" Madison said enthusiastically. "Honestly, I don't care much about 100 or 80; I just want to hang out with you guys!"After a short rest, the three set
It was a vast expanse of Canavalia vines!"Come over here! There's an entire stretch of wild Canavalia vines!" Miranda turned back excitedly, and Madison and Sebastian rushed over as soon as they heard the news.These Canavalia vines were highly prized vines. They originated in the mountain valleys
Miranda had no choice but to find shelter from the rain. Knowing the risk of lightning, she avoided taking cover under a tree.In the brief flash of lightning that illuminated the sky, she spotted a waist-high rock nearby, which had a small natural hollow. It was just big enough for one person to sq
"Alright!" Madison said to Sebastian.The two of them immediately took off, sprinting toward the nearest section, which was Area A. Along the way, they ran into Hank and his group.Noticing their urgency, Hank sensed something was up. With a mix of old grudges and new spite, he decided to block thei
Hank practically jumped forward to mock Theodore. "Are you stupid? At this hour, the staff have all gone home! You think you'll find anyone?"Theodore scratched his head, looking a bit conflicted before finally deciding, "Whether or not they're there, we still have to try! We can't just stand around
At that moment, Paul was attending an academic conference. Night had fully fallen, and it was nearing 7:00 pm. The conference was reaching its conclusion, and when the host called his name, Paul stepped up to the podium to deliver the closing remarks.During his speech, his phone vibrated twice, but
By force? Sam chuckled. "Well, that's if you actually managed to grab hold of it."Timothy retorted, "How would you know you can't if you haven't tried?""What? Are you going to pursue Aunt Minnie? Heh… First of all, there's no way you'll get past my grandparents."Timothy made no comment on that.
"No way… Are you a big shot? You even brought your bodyguards to get drunk at a bar?" "Who knows?" Sam retorted.…Sam asked his bodyguards to stand closer deliberately so that he could finally have some peace and quiet. He poured himself another drink, but unlike last night, he didn't chug it down
Now, Timothy and Mindy were no longer the childhood sweethearts they once were. Their lives had diverged, with separate marriages and entirely different paths."Do you remember when we were kids, the promises we made about what we wanted to be when we grew up?" Timothy was the first to break the sil
Timothy waved his hand dismissively. "No need, I'll serve myself…""Nonsense! We're all family here." Before Timothy could finish, Lionel had already added two heaping servings of ribs to his plate.Timothy froze, momentarily at a loss for words.Nelly smiled sweetly, but her gaze toward Timothy was
The moment seemed to pull Timothy back in time, to when they were just young adults in their 20s. Their world revolved solely around each other, yet held back by the unspoken.His heart stirred. He opened his mouth to speak, but before he could say anything, Mindy stood up and broke the spell. "I sh
Nelly's smile became slightly strained. "Is that so? Lionel is truly a family man…"As everyone enjoyed their meal, the doorbell suddenly rang. Sam put down his cutlery. "I'll get it," he said, heading to the entryway.A few seconds later, his surprised voice echoed through the house. "Dad? What are
Mindy only asked Miranda to contact Sam because the two of them already knew each other.Back when Lionel's wallet was stolen at the train station, Miranda had introduced Sam to them. She called him "Mr. Cooper" and explained that he was a friend. Later, Sam had even thoughtfully dropped them off at
Fortunately, for now, Fiona was satisfied with Lionel as a son-in-law. He was gentle, attentive, and thoughtful, with decent looks and a respectable height.Having graduated from Queenstone College and now working as a physics teacher at a prestigious high school, he might not be wealthy, but he was
"A family reunion is always a good thing," Aren said with a heartfelt sigh, while Lionel nodded immediately in agreement.It was then that Mindy realized she hadn't introduced Lionel to Nelly."This is my husband," she said."Hello," Nelly responded with a faint smile. "My brother-in-law certainly l