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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then turned to Paul and said, “Dr. Jefferson, I wouldn’t have pegged

Mr. Cooper, I’d be happy

tone held a

return, I’ll treat you

The two men went their separate

was holding two cups of bubble tea with a third still on the counter. He was about to ask the server for

then chatted as they headed toward the

“Susan? Susan!”

“Huh? What is it?”

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

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

man, drinking bubble tea and strolling around together! Wasn’t that exactly what couples would do? Though she

And she claimed she

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

alright. Go do what you need to. I was planning to head home anyway,”

that, Susan hurried

from beside the display case inside the cake shop, “Miranda! Over here!”

walked over and handed him his bubble

He glanced over at Sam with a

was speechless at first, then replied,