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 was truly the

officially apologize on her behalf. Please

you to apologize for me? Stop being so presumptuous!” Elizabeth snapped,

under the table.

managed to hold it

glanced at him

won’t take it

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

in high school for three years, I wanted to test my

“That’s it?”

need

realizing, “I see, so she just took the

even noticed a rare smile tugging at Paul’s lips. It dawned on him that Paul hadn’t stepped in

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having lost her appetite, tightened her lips as she watched everyone engaging with

she was about to say something, Sandy discreetly patted her hand. “Alright, let’s not dwell on anything unpleasant.

really good, and fish doesn’t make you gain

stepped outside, it was already dark. Paul glanced at his watch.

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

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