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!

had avoided a misunderstanding.

expression instantly lightened. “Are

please,” Sandy nodded

smiled. “Everyone, please sit down and start eating.

out to be a joyous affair. Sandy couldn’t stop praising Miranda’s cooking, and Bryan kept his head down

more than twice her normal portion. She didn’t plan on it, but two of

could only pin the blame on

eating and cleaned up, Miranda walked

everyone downstairs together. Even though it was now known that they were neighbors living in the same building, seeing them walk side by side like that really made them look

noticed this, and her

it’s dark out; it’s not safe for

“No need, I drove.”

be careful

Elizabeth didn’t start the engine right away.

someone.

working as a real

What’s up, Lizzy?

Bedford College, preferably in a walk-up building with no elevator that’s just a

person

are you sure that’s

experience the hardships of