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.”

harm? Miranda raised an eyebrow slightly. Hopefully, that was truly the

on her behalf. Please don’t take

me? Stop being so

under the table.

managed to hold it in. Meanwhile, his face turned bright

glanced at

“I won’t take it to

you give up your guaranteed admission and choose to take the college entrance exam? You ended up at

“Maybe… After studying in high school for three years, I wanted to test my exam

“That’s it?”

need another

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

up, the atmosphere gradually became more harmonious. Everyone chatted and laughed while eating. Silas even noticed a rare smile tugging at Paul’s

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her appetite, tightened her lips as she watched everyone

something, Sandy discreetly patted her hand. “Alright, let’s not dwell on anything unpleasant. Just enjoy Bryan’s thoughtful

two pieces of fish onto Elizabeth’s plate. “This is really good, and fish doesn’t make you gain weight. Eat

they finished eating and stepped outside, it was already dark. Paul glanced at his watch. “It’s getting late. We

they both had drunk some beer, they were unfit

said, “I’ve already called a car, it’ll be here soon. Lizzy and I are on the same