Mindy said, "Happy birthday, sweetheart! Your dad and I originally planned to visit you in Elgerson two days early to celebrate, but the publisher notified us at the last minute that 'Seven Days' is being reprinted again. "They sent over three huge boxes of title pages to sign. So, after discussing
"Here, let me put it on for you." Winter gently slid the bracelet onto Miranda's slender wrist, making her skin appear even more porcelain-like."I knew it! This style and color are just perfect for you!"Miranda looked down, admiring it more and more.Winter grinned. "You didn't think that was all,
After some time, Miranda and Paul's academic discussion finally came to an end, and Winter couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief."Don't invite me to these academic meetups again. They're so dull..." she muttered, then raised her hand to signal the waiter to bring out the food. As expected
Miranda's lips curled into a self-mocking smile.Paul's breath hitched from this. For some reason, the slight smile at the corner of her lips gave him an inexplicable pang of unease. It was as if… he had missed something important.When they finally left the factory, the evening was setting in. The
Paul began, "Miranda, ever since we first met at the café, I—""Hmm? Dr. Jefferson, Miranda, why are you both standing here instead of going upstairs?" Their neighbor from the floor below, Valeria Law, walked into the building. She was carrying several bags and greeted them with a cheerful smile."T
Sam said, "Let me think about it. We'll talk when we meet.""Alright." Miranda ended the call. She then put on her down jacket, laced up her thick snow boots, grabbed her bag, and was ready to leave in under three minutes.After the minor cold, it seemed less chilly. However, the sun still hid behin
Miranda coughed, choking on her food.The conversation had been lighthearted, but suddenly becoming the center of attention felt jarring—and not in a pleasant way."We're not a couple," she clarified with a smile while glancing at Jordan. "But this meal is practically free for Mr. Cooper because…" s
Sam barely registered the music or the intricate variations being played. The dim lighting of the concert hall provided the perfect cover for him to let his gaze linger on Miranda, unguarded and filled with tenderness and longing.His eyes kept drifting to her pale, delicate hands. Several times, he
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