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

then stepped into the car and sat in the passenger seat. She took off the jacket, smoothed out the wrinkles with her

the engine and drove away. As the car moved, they began talking

mentioned casually, “It’s a good thing Dr. Jefferson taught me how to handle situations like being blinded by high beams. Otherwise, I might’ve panicked, missed the brake, and instinctively swerved

Bram, and Tobin squatting just outside. If any of them had jumped

immediately. “He taught

the question and answered honestly. “He’s been helping me

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

that busy. He’s been home

subtle

up. “Last

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person

anyone. Others say he’s cold and unapproachable,

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

only because he’s up to something. Calm? It depends

over. The sudden stop

a hint of regret in his eyes.

Thanks

seatbelt and pushed the door

time, don’t try to handle things alone. If money can solve

for time.”