When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Miranda often wondered whether Paul used cologne. The question felt too personal, so she kept it to herself.

She smiled awkwardly and said, “Thanks, Dr. Jefferson, I forgot to grab my scarf on the way out.”

Miranda hadn’t forgotten her scarf. Instead, she was just feeling lazy. After all, she was only taking out the trash and intended to return home immediately. The short distance made it seem unnecessary to bother with a scarf.

Surely, Paul could see through her excuses. Yet, he said nothing. Instead, he quietly offered her his own

scarf.

He said, “You asked earlier why Dr. Laye and Dr. Zant didn’t have children, right? It’s not that they didn’t want to. The truth is, she has health issues that make it impossible.”

Back in those days, a woman who couldn’t have children was nearly cast aside. Christopher’s family couldn’t accept that and pressured them to divorce.

Feeling guilty and wanting to spare everyone further pain, Emily decided to take the blame and suggested they break up. But Christopher wouldn’t agree to it.

Paul paused briefly before continuing, “I heard Dr. Zant publicly announced severing ties with his family to win her back. They didn’t speak for 20 years. Eventually, his family came around, but his relationship with his family was never quite the same.”

Emily had always been an orphan. In a way, Christopher had also chosen that path and severed ties with his own family for her sake. From that moment on, they had only each other to rely on.

at a slower pace. Letters took time

gazed ahead while Paul’s eyes were fixed on her. To him, she blended seamlessly into the beautiful scenery, as captivating as the view

of mist in the cold air. “I wonder if it’ll snow this

*she murmured.

a few snowflakes fell and melted the instant they

because of Hansel to pay attention. to it. Looking back, she felt foolish

for over 20 minutes, and the exercise

to blow warmth into

“Huh? Okay.”

the moonlight and in the chilly wind, they walked home side by

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bed the following morning when she heard

“Miranda? Miranda?”

thought something serious had happened. So, she

she feared there had been an earthquake

you should put some clothes on first. It’s snowing

she was still in her pajamas. Even though