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

engine and drove

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

guardrail, with Orson, Bram, and Tobin squatting just

Sam caught on immediately. “He

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

on the steering wheel tightened. His tone was calm, but there was an

He’s been home on weekends

carried a subtle undertone. “He must be very

“Last time, and even before that… “Dr. Jefferson

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patient person I’ve ever

his temper, and doesn’t scold anyone. Others say he’s cold and unapproachable, but I think they’ve got

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

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

the alley, Sam suddenly pulled over. The sudden stop

looked at her with a hint of regret

fine. Thanks

her seatbelt and pushed

time, don’t try to

for time.”