When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Paul was overwhelmed, and he truly felt exhausted.

“So, Paul, how is it?” Lionel asked eagerly.

It’s delicious,” Paul replied.

Lionel’s eyes lit up, feeling like he’d found a kindred spirit, or a long–lost soulmate. “If you like it, have more! And try this black–pepper beef, with my special homemade sauce…”

Throughout the meal, Paul kept saying, “Delicious… Very flavorful… The preparation is unique… I’ve never had anything like this before…”

This only made Lionel more enthusiastic.

When Paul finally stood up to leave, he felt a sense of relief, as if a weight had been lifted.

But then…

Lionel called out, “Mimi, see your Uncle Paul out.”

Paul was in a state of disbelief. He was completely drained.

“Oh, sure!” Miranda got up.

Perhaps the wine had caught up with her because she felt a bit lightheaded, reacting a beat slower than usual. But her expression remained as composed as ever, and her gaze was still clear.

they stepped outside, the

much distance to cover–after all, he lived right

it was the lingering effects of the wine or

froze, abruptly turning to look at her. His eyes darkened,

closer, speaking each word

sensation through Miranda’s ears.

took a full five seconds

color. The blush spread quickly, creeping up to her

to have been washed by a mountain spring–pure and untainted. As she

how I ended up saying that. I meant to say Dr.

Uncle Paul, seriously!

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covered her burning

spot.

that moment, the man let out a low chuckle. “Will you still dare to drink

was comforting

already noticed that Miranda had a bit of a penchant for alcohol, whether it was Winter with drinks or pulling out a beer when she invited him over for a

though–drinking glass after glass right in front of

really quite brave,” he said,

froze at the

by how quickly he reacted. His rational mind told him it wasn’t appropriate; she was a lady, and such an intimate gesture might lead to

somehow, he’d already