Sam acted like he hadn't heard Lionel. He opened the car door and grabbed the bag with all the food. "It's fine. I'll walk you up.""Huh? It's okay. I can carry it myself." Lionel replied. He was in good shape. How could he let him carry the bag for him?He continued, "Go do your thing. You've got
"Sam? Sam!" Lionel called out."Hm?" Sam snapped out of his thoughts. "Uncle Lionel, what were you saying?""Oh, it's nothing. The tea's getting cold. Drink it while it's hot.""Sorry. I spaced out for a second." Sam picked up the cup and took a light sip, letting the flavor settle on his tongue. He
"Sam, where were we? Oh! The situation in the northern part of Ferica. I saw the news this morning…" Lionel tried to pick up the conversation.Sam felt a sudden wave of irritation. He loosened his cufflinks and shifted uncomfortably in his seat.Just then, a string of curses erupted from the alley d
Miranda said, "Stop being jealous. Tell me about the academic exchange. How's it going?"Paul replied, "It's fine. I've checked in already. The official sessions start tomorrow.""How long are you staying?"He responded, "The exchange lasts three days. I booked the last flight home on the final nigh
"I see," one of them murmured.Tyke explained, "Dr. Quinton was supposed to attend, but he had an urgent matter to handle, so he sent Paul in his place.""Then why didn't Dr. Jefferson come to the reception dinner?""We had someone invite him to the hotel, but he said he had other things to handle.
"I think it's very likely," someone mused. "Emi's been studying abroad for years, and Paul just returned a few years ago. He continued, "As soon as he returned, he buried himself in work and focused entirely on his studies. He didn't even think about his personal life. I always thought it was becau
The next day, the sun shone brightly, and the academic exchange proceeded as scheduled.The four guest speakers took the stage to present their reports. One of them was Paul. He was last in line while waiting for the three senior professors to finish before it was his turn.But once he began speakin
When Emilia's name was mentioned, Paul immediately thought of the candlestick with hidden confessions in it.However, his expression didn't change. He remained calm and nodded in acknowledgment. "Oh. Now that you mention it, I do remember slightly."Slightly, but not much. That was the truth.Back i
"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
Austin stuck out his tongue at Yale. "Uncle Yale, shame on you! How can you compare yourself to little kids?" Yale was at a loss for words. Great, he thought, even the kids were bullying him.Suddenly, Susan thought of something and asked, "By the way, where's Paul?" "Oh, he got a phone call earli
Jenny was shocked. "Are they really that powerful?""Of course!" Quincey couldn't help but sigh. "I can't help but admire Miranda sometimes. Back when she needed money, she latched onto a rich young scion. Now that she's still young but craving for status, she went straight for a prominent academic