At the Garrison estate, Aren and Fiona had been preparing for their daughter's and son-in-law's visit for over a week. They meticulously cleaned every corner of the house, making sure everything was spotless. Mindy's old room was rearranged, with the single bed replaced by a double. Knowing Lionel'
After lunch, Fiona led Mindy and Lionel to the newly arranged room."This used to be Min's room," she said warmly. "Now, it's yours. The bed has been replaced, and the linens are all new."For years, Fiona had preserved the room exactly as it was, from the furnishings and decor to the smallest trink
Mindy was surprised. "You knew I was awake even with your back turned?"Lionel chuckled and gestured toward the wall. "Your shadow gave you away."She glanced at the wall and realized the truth, feeling sheepish. With a small cough, she changed the subject. "What's so interesting about that photo al
In the blink of an eye, it was the day before Easter. The sounds of the parade with hymns and prayers echoed through the streets, while the warm spring breeze brought the festive spirit indoors."Morning, Mimi. Why didn't you sleep in a little longer?""Morning, Grandpa!" Miranda had just come downs
Fiona beamed. "This outfit looks great! And so festive! And look at that—Miranda is also wearing a red sweater today. You two cousins are so in sync!"Sam glanced at Miranda. She was indeed wearing a red sweater paired with a white scarf. The combination of crimson and snowy white immediately drew t
Nelly linked arms with Timothy and greeted Mindy with a smile. "Min, Lionel, what a surprise to see you here! I hadn't heard from Mom and Dad that you'd be spending Easter in Elgerson. This is wonderful—a full family reunion."Her words were polished, and her smile was radiant. Aren and Fiona excha
Mindy smiled and said, "Preparing some fruit isn't much trouble—it'll be done in no time." She also considered that the two chefs had already returned to their quarters for the holiday, and it wouldn't hurt to let them rest for a bit. With that, she headed toward the kitchen.Fiona watched her daug
Mindy's expression remained calm, while Nelly felt her anger burn even hotter upon seeing her composure. Nelly's gaze turned icy, and there was a blend of fury and jealousy flashing in her eyes. Suddenly, she let out a cold laugh.The moonlight fell on her face, casting a pale and somber glow. Pair
Suddenly, Miranda stopped walking. She turned to face Paul and said seriously, "Thank you, Paul, for coming to Lumberville to spend Christmas with me. And… thank you for being in my life."Paul was slightly taken aback. Then, he gently squeezed her hand. "You dummy. I should be the one thanking you.
Yale wasn't too pleased. "But… I was just trying to clear the way for you. Am I wrong for doing that?"He couldn't help but feel a little wronged. Paul softened his tone and explained, "That's not what I meant. First off, Mom had already agreed to me coming to Lumberville. There was no need for lie
"Oh, you're back? What were you guys doing?" Lionel came out of the kitchen, still wearing his apron. He looked a little puzzled when he saw everyone gathered around Paul and Miranda. "Dad…" Miranda was about to go over with the shopping bags, but Paul had already taken them from her before she cou
Jenny's usage of the phrase, "real boyfriend", was quite interesting. As if Miranda even had a fake boyfriend before.Jack spoke up immediately. "Let me do the honors. This is Paul Jefferson, a professor at Bedford College's Faculty of Physics. He's the youngest leading figure in the country for the
A man stood at the entrance. He was tall and imposing, and he had a cold expression on his face. Miranda stood next to him and looked equally stoic. Jenny was taken aback. Shock flashed in her eyes as she asked, "You… Who are you?"Paul stepped forward confidently, still holding Miranda's hand. "I
Quincey couldn't take it anymore when she saw her father getting shut down. "Mom, that's enough. Don't push me too far!""Oh?" Jenny snapped. "Hear that? I'm pushing you too far? Who's the one pushing here, me or you?"Quincey let out a cold laugh. "Don't take your bad mood out on me or Dad. We're n
Harold came in behind Jenny. He was so quiet that his presence was easily overlooked. Meanwhile, Quincey barely said a word as she kept her head down, her eyes glued to the phone. "Rena, you arrived really early this time. I've never seen you and Leonard so enthusiastic before. Guess things have ch
Miranda stood in front of the mirror, tidying up her messy hair. Behind her, Paul was fully dressed. He walked over and wrapped his arms around her. "Stop it, I just fixed my hair… Look, you even smudged my lipstick," Miranda grumbled, pushing him away. "Mimi, the way you said that makes it sound
Miranda glanced at her phone. It was a call from Paul. "Hello, Paul, Merry—"Before she could finish her sentence, she heard the sound of heavy breathing on the other end. Taken aback, Miranda froze for a moment. "What's…""Come outside, Mimi.""What?""I'm out front at your entrance. Come out."As