When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0451

“Yeah, Paul answered.

“Are you still going for a run in the evening?”

“I am. Should we run together?”

“Sure!”

They both returned home to change into sportswear. Then, they met up downstairs and started running.

The sun had set, and the sky was slowly darkening, enveloping the earth in dark shadows. By the time they completed their first lap, the moonlight was shining brightly, and the stars were twinkling in the sky.

Miranda couldn’t keep up by the third lap. “Dr… Dr. Jefferson, you go ahead. I need to take a break.”

Paul also stopped. “Are you okay?”

Miranda was drenched in sweat, her cheeks flushed. “I’m not that tired, just feeling really hot.” The roots of her hair were damp and sweat rolled down her face, soaking into her T–shirt.

Paul said, “Then let’s not run. I’ll walk with you for a while.”

Miranda rubbed her nose, feeling a little embarrassed. They walked along the tree–lined path until they reached the gates of Bedford College. Paul went into a convenience store to buy two bottles of mineral water. He opened one and handed it to Miranda.

‘Thank you.

at the back

court.

a basketball flew toward Miranda’s head. She noticed and was about to dodge when Paul reacted even faster

sounded from the court. “Hey, you! Nice

basketball uniform. At first

short on one player. Do you want to join a game?” someone called

to play, but he turned to Miranda and

ahead. I’ll

expected him to know how

Paul look at her earlier? Did he need to ask for her opinion before

team. Miranda could hear a chorus of jeers from the opposing team even though she was sitting

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pro, huh? You’re pretty good, but watch out for what’s coming

lifted his chin slightly. “Is that so? Let’s see if you have what

out. Paul played aggressively during the game. No matter whether it was close–range shots or long–distance throws, he rarely missed whenever the ball

Even Miranda, the sole spectator, found herself

of fatigue for 20 whole minutes. His endless. energy completely

“No more! That’s enough!”

us to even the numbers, but