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,

“Lizzy, are you joining

“No,” Elizabeth curtly replied.

evening, they ended up eating at a nearby food truck. Despite Sandy being the most vocal

who had spent their life savings to support his education until

he sent money back home every month, so his budget remained

choice. While it wasn’t as upscale as the restaurant Paul had chosen

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

catch a glimpse of her eyes. They were bright and

asked, “Are

tomorrow. And Dr. Quinton, he just gave me his treasured

voiced her feelings about the group’s earlier aloofness, but

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keenly aware of it.

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obvious, but she still felt the subtle ways she was treated differently. Yet today, Miranda sensed

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

he reached out and patted