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 mean, these two things aren’t really

chest. Also, I get why you don’t like. Miranda, but please… don’t do anything like that again. If Dr. Jefferson finds out, the consequences

Bryan said without any hidden meaning. Elizabeth took with heavy suspicion. His

agree,” she

stunned. He’d already prepared himself for

say yes.

“I said,

you! I promise I’ll treat you really, really

was completely oblivious to the reluctance on Elizabeth’s face. Perhaps deep down, he knew Elizabeth’s feelings for him weren’t as intense as his were

changed her mind

in hand. Bryan was

clasped hands. “Well,

with happiness. He couldn’t wait to announce, “Lizzy just accepted my love. confession. We’re officially together

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“Congratulations! You

“Hehe…” Bryan chuckled sheepishly.

“Well done! You really pulled