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.

your mom and dad?”

the night market. “They

join

she hadn’t been waiting for Paul, she would’ve gone with Mindy and Lionel

the busy street, lined with stalls selling a

pointed to a gray hairpin. “How much

bucks,” the

the best way to secure it so it doesn’t come loose?” Miranda had used hairpins before, ones she bought online.

the hairpin on this stand was larger and sturdier than the ones she had bought previously, which is why she stopped

finger into the

Miranda

silent. She was watching her carefully but wasn’t confident she could

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technique.

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

then hesitated, feeling awkward about asking again, but then she noticed Paul

up the

“What?” she asked, startled.