When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Sandy looked puzzled. That was such a… humblebrag! Truly a humblebrag!”

Silas hadn’t expected dinner to come with such a big surprise. “So, you’re the student that Dr. Young always talks about–the one she ‘always regretted‘ losing! I can’t believe it… So, who’s your graduate advisor this year?”

Miranda replied, “Dr. Young.”

Silas clapped his hands. “The old lady must be over the moon now!”

Meanwhile, Elizabeth was still standing, her expression of questioning and smugness quickly shifting to awkwardness and embarrassment. She was stuck there, unsure whether to sit or stand.

Thankfully, Bryan jumped in to give her an out.

“Lizzy, sit–down. Let me grab you something to eat. The veggies are all on my side, so it’s easier for me to get them for you.”

“Thanks.” Elizabeth finally took her seat.

Bryan then turned to Miranda with an apologetic look. “Sorry about that, Miranda. Lizzy’s just like that- she likes to nitpick. But she means no harm. You’ll see once you get to know her better.”

an eyebrow slightly.

her behalf. Please don’t take

me? Stop being so presumptuous!” Elizabeth snapped, kicking him

under the table.

but managed to hold it

glanced at him

said calmly, “I won’t take it to

to take the college entrance exam? You ended up at Bedford College

studying in high school for three years, I wanted to

“That’s it?”

need

“I see, so she just

became more harmonious. Everyone chatted and laughed while eating. Silas even noticed a rare smile tugging at Paul’s lips. It dawned on him that Paul hadn’t stepped in

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appetite, tightened her lips

to say something, Sandy discreetly patted her hand. “Alright, let’s not dwell

plate. “This is really good, and fish doesn’t make you gain weight. Eat a

at his watch. “It’s getting late. We

and Elizabeth were going the same way. As they both had drunk some beer, they were unfit

it’ll be here soon. Lizzy and I are on the same route, so