Brewing tea had become one of Miranda's ways to pass the time during those days, and she'd grown to genuinely enjoy it. Naturally, if she could brew it, she could certainly appreciate it. The moment she took a sip, she recognized the tea—it was Silver Needle tea, and it was of the finest quality.F
"What's wrong with you today, Paul?" Yale pulled him into the study and shut the door behind them.Paul looked confused. "What do you mean?""You wouldn't even let your girlfriend sit next to Mom at lunch, and now that Mom wants to take her for a walk, you have to tag along too? What, do you think s
Miranda nodded and offered a sincere compliment. "You're really capable and impressive."Managing such a large manor with an expansive garden was no small feat. Even if Susan didn't do the physical labor herself, she still had to handle the planning, coordination, and oversight, which were just as d
Susan was caught off guard for a moment. When she met Miranda's clear, slightly piercing gaze, she couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.Miranda spoke first. "You invited me for a walk in the garden because you wanted to speak with me alone, didn't you?""Yes." Susan nodded and admitted openly. "I wan
The strong always had the upper hand over the weak.In terms of status and position, Paul might hold the upper hand, but in this relationship, Miranda was the one calling the shots. She didn't just control his moods—she dictated his every emotion, every longing and desire.Susan's proud, accomplishe
It was the same seating arrangement as lunch—Miranda sat next to Paul, who was beside Yale. Across the table were Felix and Susan.Maybe dinner suited Miranda's tastes better, or perhaps her afternoon conversation with Susan had eased her mind. Either way, she felt completely unburdened and ended up
Susan was momentarily stunned when she heard Yolanda's name. She tried to recall who she was, shifting through her memories. After a few minutes, she finally managed to pinpoint her. "What do you mean by getting everything settled?" she asked. Alex replied, "We'll get engaged this year and registe
The moonlight cast a cool glow over the chilly night. Miranda and Paul walked hand in hand into the alley. Throughout the walk, Paul seemed hesitant to speak. He opened his mouth several times, only to close it again. Miranda chuckled. "What is it, Paul? You can say it."Stunned, Paul rubbed his
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