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
Emilia was at a loss for words. After a long pause, she finally spoke again. "One last question. Did you reject my résumé because I truly wasn't a good fit, or was it because… I gave you that candle?"Paul answered, "You truly weren't a good fit."He hesitated for a moment before elaborating, "Your
Only a fairy like Miranda could tame a slave driver like Paul!Bryan added, "You really saved the day and brought peace on earth."Miranda chuckled. "You guys are really too dramatic."As Sandy took the plate of food Paul handed to her, she pointed at the computer screen nearby. "Let me tell you, we
The person on the other end was shocked. "How is that possible?"Realizing he might have overreacted, he quickly added, "Maybe… they just haven't sent out all the notifications yet. My qualifications aren't as good as yours, and my research achievements are much weaker. There's no reason I got selec
Winter soon ended her call with Miranda, feeling dejected. She tossed and turned in bed, an uneasy creeping up within her. Suddenly, she sat up. "Why do I feel like I got tricked?"Meanwhile, Miranda hummed a tune after the call. Feeling good, she went to take a shower. After drying her hair, she
As Miranda and Paul reached the apartment building, she couldn't help but ask, "Why do you keep touching your head?"Instinctively, Paul rubbed his head again. "Tsk, that kid pulled really hard. I bet he yanked out a few strands of hair.""Yanked?" Miranda was puzzled. Paul nodded. "It felt a littl
Miranda nodded. "Alright. How about I trade the stuffed toys for you?"Austin's eyes widened in shock. "You want me?""Yes.""No way! Human trafficking is illegal!"Miranda retorted, "This isn't trafficking. It's a prize, so no money is involved.""It's still not allowed!""Why not?"Austin spoke cl
Someone in the crowd started to cheer, while others clapped. Paul and Miranda exchanged a glance and came to the same decision. "Let's run!" They finally stopped after putting some distance between themselves and the crowd. Miranda shot him a look. "Don't ambush me like that next time."Paul def
"Okay," Paul agreed without hesitation. The square was bustling with people, brimming with excitement and energy.To the left was the dance area, where a group of elderly women were swaying their hips to the music. They were surprisingly in sync. To the right, street vendors lined the walkway, sel
Just as Zach thought he had turned the tables, Winter pinched the softest part of his waist and twisted it a full 180 degrees. "Ouch!" he yelped in pain. Winter flashed him a sweet smile. "What do you think I'm doing?"Zach didn't reply. It was better to not mess with a fierce tigress like her!Wi