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

casually asked, “Lizzy, are you

“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

His parents were farmers who had spent their life savings to support his education until he graduated with a PhD. Only

every month, so his

as upscale as the restaurant Paul had chosen last time, it was full of life and character, and

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

he could catch a glimpse of her eyes. They were bright and sparkling like black onyx, brimming

“Are

she’ll see me tomorrow. And Dr. Quinton, he just gave me

feelings about the group’s earlier aloofness, but she had

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

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

out and