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.”

groaned internally, feeling utterly

asked, “Lizzy, are

“No,” Elizabeth curtly replied.

most vocal about wanting to

from a 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 improve after he joined the

sent money back home every month, so

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

the road while expertly

glanced sideways, he could catch a glimpse of her eyes. They were bright and sparkling like

“Are you

me tomorrow. And Dr. Quinton, he just gave me his treasured set of speed calculation notes without hesitation. So I’m really,

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

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keenly aware of it.

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

stopped at the red light. When he turned his head, he caught a glimpse of Miranda’s sparkling eyes, which seemed to

he reached out and patted her