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

treating, Mr.

agreed, though his tone

treat

The two men went their

the restroom, Sam was holding two cups of bubble tea with a third still on the counter. He

it,” she offered. They then chatted as they headed toward the

“Susan? Susan!”

“Huh? What is it?”

called you twice. Nelly followed her gaze.

it’s nothing.” But despite her words, her expression was anything but

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

been shopping with her son, 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

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her innocent, inexperienced son falling for such a woman. “Nelly, I… just remembered something important. I’m afraid

do what you need to. I was planning to head

that, Susan hurried

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

over and handed him his bubble tea. “Dr. Jefferson, here’s

glanced over at Sam with a faintly amused look. “Mr. Cooper,

was speechless at first, then