When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Chapter 0269

Chapter 0269

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Miranda and Paul walked along the riverbank. Neon signs were flickering on both sides. The bustling city suddenly seemed to quiet down, giving Miranda a sense that time had slowed altogether.

They strolled side by side in a gentle silence that wasn’t awkward, but rather harmonious. It was as if just being next to this person was the most comfortable state to be in.

“Want to go up on the bridge and feel the breeze?” Miranda suddenly asked, the wind softly brushing past as she tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear.

Paul followed her gaze toward the distant bridge. “Sure, but it’s a bit far.”

Miranda teased, “What, are you too tired to walk?”

Paul raised an eyebrow and replied, “How about a race to see who gets there first?”

He found himself amused at the thought–they were both over 50 when combined, yet here they were, acting as childish as ever.

Miranda was eager. “Alright, let’s see who gets there first.

only thing she ever cared about. Her competition was Paul, after all–even if Miranda had asked for something more. expensive, he wouldn’t have batted an

Paul nodded earnestly. “Alright.”

three, and then we

Paul then followed at a steady pace

either.

panting heavily but with her eyes sparkling.

“Dr. Jefferson, I won!”

store entrance, pointing at the ice cream freezer with a grin. “What

please,” Miranda said with a

himself. They sat lazily by the sidewalk, enjoying their ice creams and the satisfying

she looked up at the pitch–black sky, her tone tinged with a bit of regret. “When I was little, seeing stars was so easy

need

knees, Miranda propped her chin on her

memories.

admired

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Chapter 0269