When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Miranda nodded. “It’s no trouble.”

“Thank you.”

As soon as Paul stepped inside, the cool air hit him. It was a stark contrast to the heat in his own home. Since it wasn’t his first time in her apartment, Paul casually changed into a pair of house slippers while Miranda went to get him a glass of water in the kitchen.

It was already 4:00 pm. Miranda assumed he had eaten lunch, but she asked out of courtesy anyway, “Dr. Jefferson, have you had lunch?”

“Yes, I have.”

“Well… how about some fruit? I just cut some.” She disappeared into the kitchen again and returned with a fruit platter.

“Thank you.”

Miranda sat on the couch and picked up a piece of melon with a fork. Munching it, she asked, “Did the workers mention when your air conditioner might be fixed?”

so they’ll have to get it from a nearby shop.

here for now. Go back after your air conditioner is fixed. It’s too

can do what you need to do. Don’t worry about me,” Paul

about to head to her bedroom, she turned to Paul and pointed in the direction of the bathroom. “Dr. Jefferson, the bathroom is over there if you want to take a shower.” Paul’s white shirt was soaked with sweat and clung to his body, outlining the muscles on his shoulders and back. Now that he was in the air–conditioned room, the wet

cold wasn’t just a matter of being comfortable. It could easily make him

he heard Miranda’s words. The half–eaten piece of melon was still in his mouth, and he struggled

said, “No, no, it’s fine. I’ll go home and shower first, then I’ll come over.” Miranda nodded. “Alright, that’s okay too. If you feel any early

bedroom. She still had one paper left to read. It was better to complete her tasks for today rather

held her arms high and leaned back, satisfied after stretching

guest over. She had also bought plenty

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very least, she should cook a

and scanned the contents, mentally planning out some dishes she