When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0722

Paul began, Miranda, ever since we first met at the café, 1-”

Hmmm? Dr. Jefferson, Miranda, why are you both standing here instead of going upstairs?” Their neighbor from the floor below, Valeria Law, walked into the building. She was carrying several bags and greeted them with a cheerful smile

This cold weather nearly froze mel I wouldn’t be out this late if it weren’t for the discounts!” Valeria explained that the nearby big market offered discounts after 9:00 pm. As someone who knew how to manage her budget well, Valeria often shopped at night.

The moment clearly wasn’t suitable for any serious talk, and Paul swallowed the words that were just about to leave his mouth.

“Come on then, let’s go upstairs together,” she invited warmly.

Miranda stepped forward, reaching for Valeria’s shopping bags. “Let me help you with those…”

But in the next instant, Paul took the bags from her hands and walked ahead. “I’ll carry them,” he said.

Valeria chuckled. “I must say, Paul is so considerate! What’s the term you youngsters use nowadays… oh, yes, chivalrous! Wouldn’t you agree, Miranda?”

Miranda nodded. “Yes,”

“With such a great young man, he should have a girlfriend by now! But he seems so focused on his research and academics. It’s almost as if he’s aiming for a Nobel Prize!

their careers, but why not make

have tried setting him up before. He’d agree at first, but as soon as we tried arranging a meeting, he’d become ‘busy‘ and disappear for days. Does he really think

sensible young woman. I bet your friends are just as wonderful. If you get the chance, introduce one of them to him. There must be

and looked at Paul, whose shoulders had noticeably tensed. “Sure, I’ll

spirit! Neighbors should look out for

sixth floor, Paul quickly set the bags down. He said goodbye to Valeria and lugged Miranda upstairs

paused mid–action as she reached for her keys blinking in surprise. Just now… were they

and his Adam’s apple bobbed slightly.

Maver actually

Chapter 0722

Paul gritted his teeth.

did you

Paul was tongue–tied.

actually

“To.

eye out.” With a nod, Miranda turned

Paul stood there, stunned.

to worry? And what

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long breath. Frankly, she had purposely said those words to slip away. In that brief moment downstairs, she’d worried Paul might actually try to continue the conversation