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!

that they had avoided

dark expression instantly lightened.

please,” Sandy nodded

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

Sandy couldn’t stop praising Miranda’s cooking, and Bryan kept his head down while

normal portion. She didn’t plan on it, but two of the dishes

pin the

eating and cleaned

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

her

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

“No need, I drove.”

careful on

Elizabeth didn’t start the engine right away. Instead,

someone.

still working as a real estate

up, Lizzy? Why the sudden interest? Do you need

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

No elevator? The person

are you sure that’s what

trying to experience the hardships of life?” the person