When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Chapter 0668

After finishing their meal, Nelly went to pay the bill. They’d barely touched their food, leaving quite a bit behind. The two mothers were wrapped in their thoughts, each with their own concerns.

Meanwhile, Sam and Paul seemed to be having a much better day, each pleased with their purchases- Sam with his suit and Paul with his shoes.

Sam said, “There’s a bubble tea shop up ahead. Want to get some?”

Paul said, “That cake shop over there is quite famous…”

They spoke almost simultaneously, exchanging a glance thick with unspoken rivalry.

Sam suggested, “Miranda, why don’t we go together?”

Paul added, “Would you like to check it out?”

Both men looked at her expectantly.

Miranda blinked, feeling the tension again. “How about this–you each go to get what you want, and I’ll head to the restroom?”

vou as a

said, “Dr. Jefferson, I wouldn’t

the one treating, Mr. Cooper, I’d

his tone

I’ll treat

soured further. The two men went their separate ways to stand

with a third still on the counter. He was about

offered. They then chatted as they

“Susan? Susan!”

“Huh? What is it?”

called you twice. Nelly followed

off. “Oh, it’s nothing.” But despite

laughing with another man, drinking bubble tea and strolling around together! Wasn’t that exactly what couples would do? Though she only saw the man’s back, his clothes and demeanor

she was drinking bubble tea with someone else! And she claimed she was not the type to lead people on? Her time management skill was surely spot on for playing the two of

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a woman. “Nelly, I… just remembered something important. I’m afraid I can’t shop with

do what you need to. I was planning to head home

that, Susan hurried

case inside

over and handed him his bubble tea.

at Sam with a faintly

was speechless at first, then replied, “You’re