When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0230

Chapter 0230

Sandy was tongue-tied, and she couldn’t speak for a long moment. Everyone else looked equally stunned. “D-Dr. Jefferson…” Bryan’s eyes darted between Paul and Miranda as if he had stumbled upon a huge secret. Elizabeth’s mouth tightened, and her gaze grew cold.

“What’s going on, Paul?” Silas asked after snapping out of his shock.

“Helping out,” Paul replied. “Can’t you see?”

“You’re even helping at Miranda’s place now? Impressive…” Silas teased.

“I’m just being a good neighbor, especially after hearing that you’re coming over to mooch off a meal,” Paul said casually.

“Good neighbor? What do you mean?”

Miranda explained, “Dr. Jefferson lives right next door; our apartments are directly adjacent to one another.

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“I ran into Dr. Jefferson on my way out of the lab this afternoon when I was heading to buy groceries. He offered me a ride to the supermarket.”

“Oh, so that’s how it is.” Sandy let out a sigh of relief.

For a second, she almost thought there was something going on between them! It nearly gave her a heart attack!

relieved that they had avoided a

dark expression instantly lightened. “Are

Sandy

down and start eating. There

a joyous affair. Sandy couldn’t stop praising Miranda’s cooking, and

portion. She didn’t plan on it, but two of the dishes were just too good to

only pin

finished eating and cleaned up, Miranda

in the same building,

her

to pay much attention to them. “Lizzy, it’s dark out; it’s not safe for you to go alone.

“No need, I drove.”

be careful on your way

didn’t start the engine right away. Instead, she pulled up a number

someone.

as

course! What else would I be doing? What’s up, Lizzy? Why the sudden interest?

bit her lip. “I want to rent an apartment near Bedford College, preferably in a walk-up building with no

No elevator? The person on the

are you sure that’s what

kid trying to experience the hardships