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

casually asked, “Lizzy,

“No,” Elizabeth curtly replied.

truck. Despite Sandy being the most vocal

had spent their life savings to support his education until he graduated with a PhD. Only recently had his

back home every month, so his

inexpensive and offered good food, making it a practical choice. While it wasn’t as upscale as the restaurant Paul had chosen last time, it was full of life and character, and

way back, Paul kept his eyes on the road while expertly steering the wheel. Miranda was seated

could catch a glimpse of her eyes. They were bright and sparkling like black

chuckled and asked, “Are

And Dr. Quinton, he just gave me

the group’s earlier aloofness, but she had always

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ways she was treated differently. Yet today, Miranda sensed that

his head, he caught a glimpse of Miranda’s sparkling eyes, which

and patted