Mila found research to be monotonous and tiresome. It demanded relentless dedication, day in and day out, year after year, for her to achieve the outcomes she desired.She had devoted herself to her work for so long, with hardly any close friends of the opposite sex, let alone any time for romance.Yet now, she found joy and fulfillment in her research, thanks to the presence of Jasper and Nathan by her side. She no longer felt lonely or bored. The only downside was her hectic schedule.Since Nathan's return, they rarely found time to meet. Both of their jobs were demanding and important. Their only time together was at night when they rested.Despite their busy schedules, Nathan always spent time with Jasper. He vividly remembered the slap Jasper had given him and was determined to cultivate a strong father-son bond.Often, Nathan would bring Jasper to sleep with him in their bed, especially after installing a guardrail. Nathan would sleep in the middle, with Jasper on his left a

Mila was confused. "Why are you bringing up Daniel out of the blue?"Nathan's expression turned grim, and he asked with bitterness, "Just answer me. Will you pick him or me?"Mila chuckled. "Daniel's right. You've always seen Daniel as a rival. But I've never had romantic feelings for Daniel. He's like a brother to me, so why would I pick him?""Then, are you saying you'll marry me?""It's not a definite yes."Nathan's face went pale, and he anxiously cradled Mila's face in his hands. "What do you mean? Are you considering marrying Daniel?"Mila replied calmly, "I don't have feelings for Daniel. I have them for you. But if Daniel has feelings for me just like you do, it's difficult to say who I might end up marrying.""Why?" Nathan asked.Mila pondered for a moment before responding, "Daniel has qualities that set him apart from you.""What sets him apart?""You're more reserved, while he's quite assertive. If you both pursued the same woman, he wouldn't hesitate to make the

Eastville, known for its simplicity and natural beauty, was a thriving town nestled within a smaller city in Norvania.It was where Sienna grew up, and life there was quieter and more affordable compared to bustling cities like Phoenicia, making it a popular choice for retirees.Sienna's family resided in Eastville, and her mother, Shelly, owned a corner store in the local market.After Sienna's father passed away, Shelly took charge of the family business by herself, with Sienna helping out occasionally. Felix never helped out at all. Instead, he often took money from Shelly.Sienna prepared dinner, packed it into a thermos, and headed to the corner store to deliver it to Shelly. Upon entering, she noticed Shelly discreetly wiping away tears."Mom, what's the matter?" Sienna hurriedly placed the thermos down and approached the checkout counter. She crouched beside Shelly and gently took her arms. "Why are you crying?"Shelly swiftly brushed away her tears and forced a smile. "It

The woman before Daniel was the most conservatively dressed in the bar.But her appearance didn't match with Sienna's personality. Both of them were completely different.He didn't suspect that she was Sienna."What's the matter? Cat got your tongue?" Daniel asked sternly.Sienna hesitated because she didn't have the courage to speak.Since it had been a long time since they met, she held out a glimmer of hope in her mind that perhaps Daniel had forgotten her, maybe even her voice.At that moment, Felix hurriedly explained, "Captain, my sister didn't bring her ID with her. She came to find me and coincidentally ran into your inspection."Daniel remained serious and aloof. He lowered his head and then pressed his fingers on the device. He said, "Report your ID number."Nudging Sienna, Felix said, "Say it, Sienna."Sienna nervously shook her head.Felix was at a loss too. He quickly explained, "My sister hasn't seen this kind of situation before, she must be frightened. I remem

Sienna was rendered speechless for a while. She slowly lowered her head to look at Daniel's hand which was at her waist. She asked, "Captain, could you please remove your hand?"Daniel slightly smirked, but he didn't let go of her delicate waist. Instead, he held her tighter. Pretending to be nervous, he said, "Your driving skills aren't great. I'm afraid of falling, so let me hold on to you."Sienna took a deep breath to suppress the urge to speak.Her electric scooter was so small. But Daniel had such long legs. Honestly, if he stood up, the scooter could pass under his crotch. With such a height, could he even fall?When did Daniel become so delicate?Sienna had no choice but to start the scooter and slowly drive away.The hospital in the small town only had an emergency department at night. Sienna waited at the entrance of the emergency department.Just as she was about to go in to listen to the consultation, she was chased out by Daniel, who asked her to respect his privacy