Especially when the woman in question—Miranda—was beautiful and living in a run-down apartment building. It didn't take much to figure out what was happening. She had probably caught the eye of some wealthy man because of her looks, and now he was trying to win her over with a car. Or maybe she was
Hansel couldn't be bothered with Willow's feelings, nor did he pay attention to the pumpkin soup. He was in a bad mood and, after finishing his work, he finally powered down his computer. Then, he noticed the bowl of soup beside him.The bowl was nearly half full of thick, creamy pumpkin soup topped
"Not at all," Paul replied. "Do you have a preferred car model?"Miranda didn't have any specific preferences. She just wanted a car that was easy to drive.He said, "I'd suggest a sedan. It's more comfortable and easier to handle than an SUV, though you might give up some space, especially in the b
While Miranda chose a car, Paul didn't say much. But he stayed by her side and always offered a gentle reminder whenever she overlooked something. What kind of friend would do that?From the moment they stepped inside, his focus was entirely on her. The care and attention in his eyes were unmistakab
Suddenly, Nelly remembered something. She pulled out her phone and zoomed in on the photos she had taken earlier.She mumbled, "The woman with Paul… Why does she look so much like the one who went shopping with Sam to pick out shoes at the mall earlier?"Nelly shook her head and dismissed the though
Susan knew Miranda lived in the same building, but it hadn't occurred to her that Miranda was Paul's next-door neighbor.That was why there had been no sign of a woman at Paul's place. With their apartments so close, they could see each other whenever they wanted. He could just walk a few steps and
Paul didn't notice anything was wrong. Just as he was about to close the door, Susan called out, "Wait… What are you doing?" She grabbed the handle before he could shut it.He looked confused. "Aren't you leaving?""I'm not leaving yet, and you're already closing the door?" She raised her voice, and
The doctor replied, "As they said, 'A muscle injury takes 100 days to heal.' There's no fracture, but your muscles have been strained. The swelling's gone down, but the muscle fibers and connective tissue are still recovering. It's a slow process, and it will take some time."Paul thought momentaril
There was a street food market right outside the guesthouse. The five of them strolled from one end to the other. By the time they made their way back, the sun was setting. The sunset painted the sky a vibrant orange with wispy clouds drifting lazily around the warm glow. "It's getting dark. Shall
Santiago lowered his voice as well, copying her. "Emi, you just touched my hand…"Emilia was at a loss for words. Two days before departure, she had requested a change of team members from the college administration. But somehow, Santiago had caught wind of it in advance. Before the administration
After training ended, Miranda and her team had three days to rest. In three days, they would depart for Harbener. This year, the International Academic Exchange Conference was being held in Farden, Harbener. Experts and scholars from all fields around the world would gather there. On the departur
Their noses touched, their breaths intertwining. Naturally, their lips met as well. At first, Paul's kisses were gentle and warm, like the soft glow of the spring sun. But soon, it became more urgent, more demanding, as if he needed more of her. By the end, his kisses crashed over her like a fierc
"Hey, Dr. Quimby. They've already left. Why are you still staring?" Santiago asked.Emilia withdrew her gaze and retorted, "It's none of your business."Santiago wasn't offended at all and continued smiling. "What's so interesting about watching other people in love anyway? Experiencing it yourself
Madison immediately reached for the door of the cab. "Wait… Miranda hasn't gotten in yet!"Sebastian sighed helplessly. "Dr. Jefferson is here. Do you really think Miranda won't have a ride?""Oh!" Madison finally understood. She glanced out the window and, sure enough, there was a parked SUV behind
"By the way, how's your family?" Miranda suddenly asked.Emilia was completely caught off guard. After a long pause, she finally spoke. "How do you know?""I heard from the pea… I mean, Santiago."Emilia's grandmother had been hospitalized recently. Her father had passed away years ago from liver ci
That night, Emilia couldn't sleep. She tossed and turned in bed before finally giving up. She spent the entire night researching everything about Miranda, including her résumé, research direction, and thesis publications…By the time she finished, Emilia had no choice but to admit that Miranda was t
Miranda remarked, "Dr. Vain, do you have a cramp in your eyebrow?"Santiago smirked. "Mimi, you do this every time. Oh, I get it. You actually like this kind of banter, don't you?"Miranda mentally rolled her eyes. Paul was way better at this game.She replied, "I've said this many times before. Ple