When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0013

Paul kept quiet. To him, food was merely something he needed to replenish his energy. It didn’t matter how it tasted. “I’m done washing the vegetables.”

Miranda took a glance at them. The washed red bell peppers and lettuce were arranged nicely together. It was evident that Paul was a neat freak.

“What are you smiling at?” Paul seemed puzzled.

Miranda cleared her throat. “It’s nothing. You can leave the rest to me.”

“Sure.” Nodding, Paul wiped his hands dry.

Miranda whipped up a good number of mild dishes. They were all Christine’s favorites and food that she could eat in her condition.

“To think you still remember…” Christine sighed.

After lunch, Miranda took the initiative to tidy up the table. Paul also helped her out on his own accord.

Under the glow of the yellowish light, he seemed taller. From where Miranda stood, his well–defined side profile reminded her of the statues from ancient Romenia with sharp jawlines.

Christine stood by the kitchen door. “Mimi, how did you come to know Paul?”

while Miranda was the student she favored most. She’d wanted to introduce them to each other all along. She hadn’t expected them to get acquainted before she could do

a voice came from the doorway,

went to the living

Dr. Young. I’m Tina Johnson. I visited you at the hospital a while

remember you. Please have a

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widened. “I heard you’re still recovering, so I brought you some

It contained specialty tea, gourmet honey, saffron, and many things. Her smile faded

“About the spot for the postgraduate

should keep those supplements. As for the postgraduate program, I recruit students every year. Competition

the hospital. She’d said that Tina had a chance and

“Dr. Young, I-

longer. I’ll get Wilson to help you carry that gift basket back to

to leave, and there was

she left, feeling

זור.

exclaimed. “W–Why

a tacky apron. She was also holding a black

surprised to see Tina, too. However, she quickly

young lady from a well–to–do family. However, she wasn’t arrogant to the point of annoyance. Instead,