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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“Alright.” He then turned to Paul and said, “Dr. Jefferson, I wouldn’t have pegged you bubble

replied, “If you’re the one treating, Mr. Cooper, I’d be happy to

Sam agreed, though his tone held a hint of

treat you to a piece of

mood soured further. The two men went their separate

cups of bubble tea with a third still

offered. They then

“Susan? Susan!”

“Huh? What is it?”

I called you twice. Nelly followed her gaze. Apart from the

waved it off. “Oh, it’s nothing.” But despite

was chatting and laughing with another man, drinking bubble tea and strolling around together! Wasn’t that exactly what couples would do? Though

tea with someone else! And she claimed she was not the type to lead people on? Her

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falling for such a woman. “Nelly, I… just remembered something important. I’m afraid I can’t

you need to. I was planning to head

that, Susan

Paul called from beside the display case inside the

and handed him his bubble tea. “Dr.

you.” He glanced over at Sam with a faintly

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