When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0554

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.

“Back then, life was so much simpler. Everything moved at a slower pace. Letters took time to arrive, and you only had room in your

were fixed on her. To him, she blended seamlessly into the beautiful scenery, as captivating as the

her breath turned into a cloud of mist in the cold air.

*she murmured.

last year. Just a few snowflakes fell and melted the instant they

was too busy sulking because of Hansel to pay attention. to it. Looking back, she felt foolish for missing out on

minutes, and the

noticed Miranda starting to blow warmth into her

“Huh? Okay.”

and in the chilly wind, they walked home

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the following morning when she

“Miranda? Miranda?”

thought something serious had happened.

feared there had been an earthquake and

surprised. “Uh… maybe you should put some clothes on first. It’s snowing

Even though it was long