When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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When they arrived at the restaurant, the server led the four of them directly to a private room. They ordered the dishes, set up the barbecue, and started cooking.

True to Madison’s enthusiastic recommendation, the flavors were indeed delicious, and the ingredients were fresh, but the spiciness was intense.

Midway through the meal, Miranda went to the restroom. When she returned, there was a bowl of chilled dessert on the table.

Paul said, “It’s iced, to help with the spiciness.”

She smiled and thanked him, thinking to herself, “Dr. Jefferson is so kind, and so thoughtful.”

After they finished eating, Paul went to settle the bill. Nearby, there was a night market bustling with people, full of life.

Mindy expressed her interest in checking it out, and Lionel cheerfully accompanied her.

Thinking it would be rude if the three of them left without Paul, Miranda decided to wait at the entrance for him. Soon, Paul came out, carrying a paper bag.

“I noticed you liked this, so I asked the server to pack some for you. Eat it tonight, and throw away the leftovers. Melons that sit overnight can upset your stomach,” he said.

“Okay,” Miranda replied and nodded in agreement.

mom and

night market. “They went to

join them?”

absolutely!” Miranda said eagerly. If she hadn’t been waiting for Paul,

them strolled side by side through the busy street, lined with stalls selling a variety of items- from food and drinks

and pointed to a gray hairpin. “How much

bucks,” the vendor

ones she bought online. Since her hair was thick, it always

stand was larger and sturdier than the ones she had bought previously, which is why she stopped to ask about

vendor immediately demonstrated for her. “First, gather your hair, twist it up, then lift it slightly. Split it into two sections, slide your finger into the middle, twist, and secure it. Simple, right? In less than two minutes, you’ll be all set to head out looking fabulous,” she

Miranda

her carefully but wasn’t

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technique.

about to ask the vendor to show her again, two new customers approached, and the vendor

awkward about asking again, but then

into the pile of hair accessories, picked up the gray hairpin, and said to her with a smile,

“What?” she asked, startled.