When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0214

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Chapter 0214

Paul had just finished his class and had rushed over from the lecture hall. He was still holding his teaching materials.

“Bryan and Miranda just had a speed calculation contest, and the deal was that the loser would treat us,” Sandy explained. “Well, someone lost, and now we’re deciding where to eat tonight.”

Paul glanced around the group. He noticed Miranda’s bright smile and the cheerful atmosphere among them all. It seemed like all the barriers had vanished, and she had truly become part of the team.

A small smile formed on Paul’s face as well. “Alright, then let’s finish up early today and let Bryan treat us.”

I

“Huh?” Sandy asked, somewhat puzzled. “Dr. Jefferson, I haven’t even mentioned who lost. How did you know Bryan’s going to be the one paying?”

Paul responded, “Was it not Bryan who lost?”

Sandy sighed, “Yes, he did.”

internally, feeling

“Lizzy,

“No,” Elizabeth curtly replied.

food truck. Despite Sandy being the most vocal about wanting to be treated, when it came to picking a place, she

modest background. His parents were farmers who had spent their life savings to support his education until he graduated with a PhD. Only recently had his financial situation begun to

back home every month, so his

truck was inexpensive and offered good food, making it a practical choice. While it wasn’t as upscale as

the way back, Paul kept his eyes on the road while expertly steering

he could catch a glimpse of her eyes. They

chuckled and asked, “Are you really that

And Dr.

had never voiced her feelings about the group’s earlier aloofness, but she had always

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keenly aware of it.

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ways she was treated differently. Yet today, Miranda sensed that the gap between her and

he caught a

out and patted