When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0716

Miranda turned, and Sam met her gaze with a frown.

“Mr. Cooper, I think I’ve troubled you again.”

He paused briefly, then gave her a faint smile. “I love being troubled by you.”

Miranda lowered her eyes. “But your love… I don’t have much to offer in return. I can only thank you. Is it really worth it?”

Her words carried a subtle double meaning

Sam hadn’t expected her to be so direct. He hesitated for a moment and continued to smile. “You’ve made your stance clear, and I’ve made mine. Refusing is your right, but continuing to pursue you is my choice. And I’ve always believed…

She looked at him.

He met her gaze and emphasized each word with intention. “Where there’s a will, there’s a way worked out yet, it’s just not the right time.”

“And if the right time never comes?” she asked.

“Then, I’ll keep waiting.

“You’ll only end up disappointed.”

■I’m not worried. I know how to take a loss.”

If it hasn’t

seat. She took off the jacket, smoothed out the wrinkles with her hand, and handed it back

her to leave it in the backseat, then started the engine and drove away. As

“It’s a good thing Dr. Jefferson taught me how to handle situations like being blinded by

there was a guardrail, with Orson, Bram, and Tobin squatting just outside. If any

immediately. “He taught you?

think much of the question and answered honestly.

wheel tightened. His tone was calm, but there was an edge to it. “Isn’t he busy? How does he find

He’s been home on weekends recently,” she

a subtle undertone. “He must be very

mention of patience, Miranda perked up. “Last time, and even before

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patient person

and doesn’t scold anyone. Others say he’s cold and unapproachable, but I think

Paul’s qualities, Sam’s face stayed neutral, but his thoughts churned with

he’s up to something. Calm? It

the alley, Sam suddenly pulled over. The sudden stop

her with a hint of regret in

fine. Thanks

unfastened her seatbelt and pushed

try to

for time.”