When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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“There’s no need!” Miranda sat cross–legged on the rug. “This is fine.”

The soft, plush rug was clearly high–quality. Sitting on it was comfortable, with her back supported by the edge of the bed.

If only they had a few snacks and drinks, that would make this perfect.

Just as she thought it, Paul walked in with an armful of nuts, chips, and two bottles of lime soda. Miranda was amazed–he really understood her!

Paul set down the snacks, plopped onto the carpet next to her, and placed pillows behind both of them. And so, they watched, ate, drank, and chatted together until the broadcast ended.

Miranda glanced at the time–it was almost 11:00 pm! She jumped up in surprise and quickly said her goodbyes. Paul walked her to her door, watching as she went inside before returning to his place.

As he tidied up, his gaze fell on the two pillows they’d used. The one he’d leaned on was indented, while Miranda’s had only a few light creases.

Paul picked it up, smoothing out the surface with his hand. That was when a faint, pleasant scent drifted toward him, and he immediately froze.

Feeling a surge of frustration at his uncontrollable reaction, he muttered a curse under his breath. For the first time, he felt completely helpless.

Yet he knew that even if he calmed down this time, the next time he found himself in a similar situation,

body would betray him

deep breath. This was

was harder than any PO–level project he

bed. She quickly drifted into a deep, peaceful sleep, unaware that someone nearby was losing sleep over a pillow she had leaned

sunshine was a welcome sight. With no classes scheduled, Miranda

advance, so he was startled to see

here?”

recognized Jack at first. If he hadn’t spoken up, not have

she might

gray work suit with a red safety helmet smeared with dried mud, he

look… well, it’s kind

but chuckle. “Silly goose, what are you talking about? Even a CEO of a publicly listed company has to suit up like

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is mandatory. You’re not

nearby worker. “Here, wear this

placed the helmet on her head. Luckily, it seemed new and had none of the usual unpleasant

gave a small huff. Jack had swiped his brand–new helmet