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?”

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Paul and said, “Dr. Jefferson, I

treating, Mr. Cooper, I’d be happy to

tone held a hint of

“In return, I’ll treat you to a piece

men went

a third still on the counter. He was

it,” she offered. They then chatted

“Susan? Susan!”

“Huh? What is it?”

are you staring at so intently? I called you twice. Nelly followed her gaze. Apart from the cake shop, she couldn’t

off. “Oh, it’s nothing.” But despite her words, her expression was

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

and now 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

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the thought of her innocent, inexperienced son falling for such a woman. “Nelly, I… just remembered something important. I’m afraid I can’t shop with you any

you need to. I was planning

that, Susan hurried

Paul called from beside the display case inside

handed him his bubble tea.

at Sam with a faintly amused look.

was speechless at first,