Madison's shriek instantly drew everyone's attention. Miranda included. She spun on her heel and saw a man standing beneath a pine tree not far away. The tall man was gazing in her direction with a gentle smile on his face. Without hesitation, Miranda ran toward him, and she dove straight into his
Santiago grinned and said, "Of course, great minds think alike! And I'm the one with the great mind!"Emilia snorted. "I think it should be me instead!""Fine, you're the one with the big brain. I got influenced by you, which means you should be better than me!"Emilia was at a loss for words. Some
Miranda and the others didn't get any time to rest after the academic exchange ended. If anything, they spent even more time in the lab than before. The college administration also kept their word. They confirmed the trio's eligibility for the combined Master's and Doctorate program and announced i
Even when they were together, Miranda and Paul didn't spend much time being affectionate. Most of the time, they were in front of their own computer, either organizing data or editing their thesis. As for discussions…One studied physics and the other biology. Even when their fields occasionally ov
The two of them pushed the shopping cart to the checkout counter. Their purchases filled up two large bags. Paul didn't let Miranda carry anything. He insisted on carrying everything back to the apartment himself. Miranda couldn't help but laugh when she saw him walking so swiftly. "Slow down, Pau
"I just want you to be happy and not caught between difficult choices," Paul said. Miranda held his hand under the blanket. "I'm really not uncomfortable with this. I just want to give it a shot. Like you said—maybe I can help ease the tension and get on better terms with Mrs. Jefferson."After all
"Tomorrow?" Miranda was momentarily taken aback."I haven't said yes yet. We can pick another time," Paul said.She smiled. "No need. I'm fine with tomorrow.""Alright." He turned toward the balcony, probably to call his mother.Miranda watched his retreating figure and sensed the ease and happiness
When Yale heard Miranda's words, his grin widened in satisfaction. "Paul, did you hear that? Did you? Now that's how it's done."Miranda then greeted Felix and Susan and addressed them as Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson.Susan smiles warmly. She was wearing a blue satin dress, and her hair was neatly pinned
After returning from the Garrison estate, Miranda finally learned that Paul had actually abandoned his work at the lab midway just to have dinner with her family."Dr. Jefferson, please come to the lab tomorrow to continue authorizing the access permissions." Esme's flat and emotionless voice came t
Paul had arrived quickly. During dinner, he had beaten Sam to it when he tried to sit next to Miranda. Sam had tried to take the seat on the opposite side, but Fiona had cut in and taken that seat before he could. …"So were you deliberately stalling him when you said the remote was broken before t
Aren couldn't understand it. "Why are you in such a rush? Sam has been single for quite some time, and you've never reacted this strongly before."Of all things, she wanted to set up a blind date."You… you're not sleepwalking, right?" Aren asked cautiously. Fiona turned to glare at him immediately
"Huh? Why didn't I hear Sam start his car? Has he left? Let me take a look…" Aren muttered as he walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and peered out. "I knew it! His car is still there. He didn't leave at all. Could his car be stuck in the snow? That doesn't make sense… It hasn't been snowing long
The night was dark and silent as the heavy snow fell. Inside the estate, Fiona glanced out the window. "Oh, it looks like it's snowing outside," she said. Sam remained indifferent as it snowed every year in Elgerson. To him.. Or rather, snow was nothing special to anyone who grew up in Elgerson.
Aren nodded. "That works too. Sam, you don't need to send them off then. Head home and rest early."Sam remained silent. Before long, a maid came in and reported, "Both boxes have been loaded into Dr. Jefferson's car."Paul bid farewell to the elderly couple. "Mr. and Mrs. Garrison Senior, we'll he
Miranda was completely unaware of what was happening at the chessboard. At that moment, she was sitting on the couch and watching a dating reality show with Fiona. Yes, a dating show. In Fiona's own words, she said, "I just love watching young people fall in love. If I happen to find a couple I li
Since Paul had arrived, Fiona invited everyone to head to the dining room. Sam caught up to him and said dryly, "Dr. Jefferson, you seem quite free today."Paul replied, "It's the end of the year, so both the college and the labs are starting their holiday break. Perhaps the only ones still busy at
Sam brought his laptop to the living room and sat cross-legged in front of the coffee table. The thick wool carpet and the warmth of the heater kept the winter chill at bay. He began working in an orderly manner. From the business department to branding, then over to finance and human resources… E