The mood was perfect that night, but the timing seemed off. Paul never got the answer to his question. Miranda adjusted her clothes and flexed her sore hands before turning to look at the man on the bed. "I'm going home."After a few seconds, Paul sat up. "I'll walk you…""No need," Miranda interru
Paul said, "You told me to light the candle, so I did…"Miranda raised an eyebrow at his words. She was no longer in a hurry to leave. "And then?"Paul remained silent. "Turns out there was a surprise, right?" Miranda sighed with a smile on her face. She acted as if it didn't bother her at all. "W
Miranda didn't call him "Dr. Jefferson" like she usually would. She continued, "I'm really glad that you care about my feelings, but we're now a couple who are building an intimate relationship. We would need to spend a lot of time together, so we should be honest with each other. "No coaxing nor
"Okay," Paul said.Soon after, he brought her to Luxus Emporium. Standing in the massive shopping mall, Miranda blinked in surprise as she stared at the lavish storefronts of luxury brands. "This is where you wanted to bring me?""Yes." The next moment, he pulled out a black card and handed it to h
"Hansel, stop right there!" A fashionable young woman chased after Hansel near an escalator in the mall. Hansel had reached the foot of the escalator. He stopped in his tracks and turned toward her impatiently. "Frances, I've made myself very clear. Don't make things awkward for everyone." Frances
The two of them entered the shop. Paul raised an eyebrow. "Are you buying a fishing rod?"Miranda simply replied, "I'm just looking."However, her browsing turned into a purchase. "Miss, you've got great taste! Our Carpenter fishing rods are not only high-performance but also incredibly stylish. T
Miranda's breath hitched in her throat, and she tightened her grip on the phone instinctively. However, the phone screen wasn't locked as she was still holding onto her phone. Her fingers accidentally brushed against the WhatsApp interface. After a short ringing tone was heard, Lionel's voice boom
Mindy stopped him in time. "Wait a minute, don't rush into it.""How can I not be anxious? It's already this late at night. Who knows who that extra person in her house will be? What if… what if it's a dangerous man…" Lionel trailed off. "It shouldn't be. You were on a video call with her for so lo
Yale said, "Like damn. Nobody saw that coming. That was a big one—Vaughn Quaker's inheritance just dropped right into their lap.""Yeah." Alex nodded. As someone in the industry, he'd heard a few rumors. "I heard that Vaughn Quaker divorced his ex-wife decades ago. He was head over heels for his cu
Felix found it hard to believe Susan had softened her stance like this—Alex and Yale were even more shocked.Yale felt a twinge of bitterness since his mother had never given in like this for him.At her words, Paul's expression eased slightly. "…I was a little impatient that day too."Susan finally
Susan was momentarily speechless. Felix tried to convince her. "You agreed to call Paul to come home for dinner today, didn't you? Wasn't the whole point of this meal for you two to talk things out and clear up the misunderstandings? To mend the relationship?"He then sighed. "But look at you. The
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