When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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“Even though Dr, Quinton, Sandy, and Dr. Jefferson are all focused on Miranda, I’m not. In my eyes, there’s only you. I will always stand by your side and treat you as the most important person in my life,” Bryan said earnestly.

He added, “I really, really like you. Please give me a chance to protect you and to openly be by your side.”

Bryan had liked Elizabeth since she first joined the lab. She was warm, lively, talented, and came from a good background–so different from him. It felt natural, even inevitable, that he would be drawn to her.

He had pursued her for a long time, but she had never accepted him. Yet he found himself wanting to try

once more at that moment.

Elizabeth didn’t notice the earnest look in his eyes. She was only filled with suspicion.

What was Bryan trying to achieve by asking her out now? Was he threatening her? Taking advantage of the situation? If she didn’t agree, would he tell everyone about what she had done?

Fear gripped Elizabeth’s heart. If she got kicked out of the lab, any chance she had with Paul would be gone forever. She just couldn’t take that risk.

say yes,” Bryan scratched his head awkwardly. “I

feelings and wanted to get it off my chest. Also, I get why you don’t like. Miranda, but please… don’t do anything like

with heavy suspicion. His words only confirmed to her that he was,

agree,” she

prepared himself for rejection. He hadn’t expected

say yes.

enunciating every word, “I said,

promise

the reluctance on Elizabeth’s face. Perhaps deep down, he knew Elizabeth’s feelings for

changed her mind

returned to the late–night food stall, hand in hand. Bryan was all smiles, his grin

as she noticed their clasped hands. “Well,

He couldn’t wait to announce, “Lizzy just accepted my love.

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Chapter 0268

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“Hehe…” Bryan chuckled sheepishly.

chimed in, “Well done! You really pulled