After knocking on the door a few times without any response, Moe used the room key card to unlock the door. With a soft click, the door swung open. Before he could react, a confetti cannon exploded right above his head with a loud pop."Surprise!" A lively and adorable girl suddenly jumped out, smiling as she held a confetti cannon.Moe flinched and, upon seeing her, instinctively uttered, "Suzie?""What's with that expression? Are you not happy to see me?" Suzie Scott asked playfully, tapping his head gently with the confetti cannon.Moe's tone remained calm as he replied, "That's not it.""Then, are you happy?" Suzie inched closer, inquiring.Moe's eyes showed a hint of discomfort as he took a step back. "I'm a bit surprised.""Answer my question."Moe was confused."Are you happy to see me?" "A little.""Just a little?" Suzie pushed. Moe, being honest, replied, "Mmhmm."Suzie glanced at his handsome yet aloof features, and a barely noticeable gleam of light flashed
Moe pondered the situation. Suzie had completed her postgraduate studies, demonstrating strong learning and work capabilities. It would not necessarily be favoritism if he were to introduce her to Arch International Group, considering it was Cynthia's company."If you don't have any suitable job recommendations for me, that's fine. Suzie knew Moe too well. She thought momentarily and continued, "I can continue at that company, even if it's exhausting.""Are you based in Jiverton?""Nexuria.""Next Monday, come for an interview at Arch International Group. The company offers excellent benefits, and you'll be more than qualified with your abilities," Moe said, deciding to follow the proper procedure to avoid any appearance of bias."Really?" Suzie's eyes lit up."Mmhmm."Suzie beamed with joy. "Thank you. When I'm back in Nexuria, I'll treat you to a meal.""No need. You helped me in the past, and now I'm helping you. It's only fair," Moe instinctively declined, his expression as
"No, let me check first." Frederick was concerned for his beloved daughter."Don't worry about it, Dad. We've known each other for a long time, even went to school together," Suzie reassured him, smiling as she remembered Moe's reserved charm."Kindergarten?" Frederick asked."No.""College?""Please, no more questions." Suzie did not want to give too much away. If she did, Frederick would probably sneakily investigate Moe. "Once I've won him over and brought him to meet you, you'll know everything.""All of your schoolmates are in their thirties now. Are you sure he's single and not married?" Frederick was worried. "What if he's deceiving you?""I've checked with reliable sources; he's currently single." Suzie sighed, feeling a bit exhausted by Frederick's concern. "Dad, please trust me. If you stop me from pursuing this, I might never get married."Frederick was annoyed. "Even if you can't get married, I can still support you.""Don't listen to your dad. Pursue the person yo
"Can you put your work aside for a moment?" Suzie quickly thought of a plan as she fixed her honey-brown hair behind her ear. "I'd like to discuss something with you."Moe set aside his work and looked at her attentively. "Go ahead.""Are you currently living with housemates or on your own?""I live alone.""Would you mind having a housemate?" Moe was taken aback, thinking he had misheard. "A housemate?""My previous workplace was quite far from Arch International Group, and if I join, I can't continue renting the current apartment due to the distance," Suzie explained, looking a bit worried. Her cute face exuded charm as she continued, "But the rent around here is quite high. So, I thought about finding someone to share the rent with.""I'm a guy," Moe clarified. In his view, girls usually preferred living with other girls. Co-ed living arrangements often led to complications."Don't you think I can tell if you're a guy or a girl?" Suzie replied, thinking he was being a bit d
Suzie gave it a thought and became even more worried. Then, she turned to Frederick, who was engrossed in reading the newspaper. "Dad, do we have any secluded properties? You know, like old neighborhoods or something."Frederick, puzzled, looked up and asked, "Why?""Just tell me if we have any. I have my reasons," Suzie pressed, determination in her eyes.Frederick continued to gaze at her, his suspicion growing. "Are you up to something, Suzie? Or is this related to that goal you've been chasing?"Suzie responded calmly, not letting any hints slip. "Dad, stop overthinking it. If you don't tell me, I'll ask Mom."With that, she began heading upstairs, calling out, "Mom!""Wait!" Frederick hesitated for a moment, then cleared his throat and wore a stern expression. "You're a grown woman, Suzie. Isn't it embarrassing to call your mom for the slightest matter?""I don't know if it's embarrassing, but if I tell Mom what you just said, I think someone might be sleeping on the couc
After all, Suzie was naturally adorable.Moe, with a serious expression, stated, "No."Suzie was frustrated. Moe never seemed to know what to say! "Back then, you never liked cleaning. Every time it was our turn to clean, you made me and Yoel do the work. But that house you just left was spotless," Moe continued, reminiscing and keeping it factual.It was immaculate, as if it was new. Suzie felt a bit uneasy and cleared her throat nervously. "Well, even though I used to make you guys do the chores, didn't I always help you with your homework whenever you needed it? And remember those posters you were supposed to create? I did them all by myself.""What have you been through over these years?" Moe asked, his gaze briefly showing a hint of concern. To him, Suzie was a cherished memory of their youth, a reliable companion, and someone he and Yoel had cared for deeply. She had always sat between them in class, and they had looked out for her like a little sister. "Actually…" Suzi
[Frederick: Answer the call and let me talk to that guy.][Suzie: He's driving.]Frederick realized that making a call while driving was not ideal, so he changed the subject.[Frederick: You had packed so many suitcases. Are you planning to move out?]"[Suzie: Yes.][Frederick: Where are you moving to? Give me your address, and I'll have someone check if the neighborhood is safe.]Suzie looked troubled. After careful consideration, she replied earnestly, [No need to check. It's safe. Just focus on enjoying your time with Mom. You don't need to worry about me. I'm 28 years old, a self-sufficient adult.]After sending this message, she also messaged Andrea, asking her to keep an eye on Frederick and not let him ruin her plans.Once she had dealt with all this, she let out a sigh of relief."Moe.""Hmm?""Is this car yours?" Suzie asked. If it was his, it could potentially lead Frederick to them, and she would need to come up with a plan to prevent that."No, it belongs to the
Watching his busy figure, Suzie could not help but smile. She did not linger in the living room and went to organize her things in the master bedroom. She hung her clothes in the walk-in closet and neatly arranged her skincare products and cosmetics.Just as she was about to help Moe to show that she was not just here to freeload, Frederick called her. She frowned and closed the door before answering, "What's the matter now?""Are you living together with that guy?" Frederick's voice was stern."No.""You're lying.""I'm just sharing an apartment with him!""That's living together." Frederick's tone became even more serious. "You're a young girl! Don't you know that there are many bad people in this world?""I've only met good people," Suzie replied, trying to keep her voice steady. "You can't judge people by appearances. How do you know he's a good person?" Frederick had always cherished his beloved daughter. Even though he sometimes scolded her, his concern for her was unwav