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 hand,

then started the engine and drove away. As the

situations like

the right, there was a guardrail, with Orson, Bram, and Tobin squatting

on immediately. “He

and answered honestly. “He’s been

tightened. His tone was calm, but there was an edge to it. “Isn’t

been home on weekends

carried a subtle undertone. “He must be very

the mention of patience, Miranda perked up. “Last

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patient person

anyone. Others say he’s cold and unapproachable, but I

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

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

over. The sudden

her with a hint of regret in

Thanks for

unfastened her seatbelt and pushed the door open, ready to

called after her. “Next time, don’t try to handle things alone. If money can solve

for time.”