"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
Madison's jaw dropped. "The government actually gives out money?"And that much all at once?She couldn't help but feel a tinge of jealousy."Can we apply for government funding for our project next year too?"Sebastian's lips twitched. He couldn't bear to crush her hopes. "It's almost impossible."
Suddenly, Miranda stopped walking. She turned to face Paul and said seriously, "Thank you, Paul, for coming to Lumberville to spend Christmas with me. And… thank you for being in my life."Paul was slightly taken aback. Then, he gently squeezed her hand. "You dummy. I should be the one thanking you.
Yale wasn't too pleased. "But… I was just trying to clear the way for you. Am I wrong for doing that?"He couldn't help but feel a little wronged. Paul softened his tone and explained, "That's not what I meant. First off, Mom had already agreed to me coming to Lumberville. There was no need for lie
"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