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.”

slightly. Hopefully, that

on her behalf.

for me? Stop being so

under the table.

hold it in. Meanwhile,

glanced at

said calmly, “I won’t take it

way, I’m curious–why did you give up your guaranteed admission and choose to take the college entrance exam? You ended up at Bedford College anyway. If it’s

for three years, I wanted to test my

“That’s it?”

I need another

paused, realizing, “I see, so she just took the exam

misunderstanding was cleared up, the atmosphere gradually 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

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having lost her appetite, tightened her lips

hand. “Alright,

placed two pieces of fish onto Elizabeth’s plate. “This is really good, and fish

dark. Paul glanced at his watch.

same way. As they both had drunk some beer, they

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