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

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

engine and drove

me how to handle situations like being blinded by high beams. Otherwise, I might’ve panicked,

squatting just outside. If any

on immediately.

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

slightly, and his grip on the steering wheel tightened. His tone was calm, but there was an edge to it. “Isn’t he busy? How does he find time to help

that busy. He’s been home on weekends

carried a subtle undertone. “He

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

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most patient person

never loses his temper, and doesn’t scold anyone. Others say he’s cold and unapproachable, but I think they’ve got

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

up to something. Calm? It depends on who he’s

suddenly pulled over. The sudden stop jolted Miranda forward before her seatbelt pulled

looked at her with a hint of regret in

fine. Thanks for

her seatbelt and pushed the door open, ready to

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

for time.”