When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0725

Sam barely registered the music of the intricate variations being played The dim lighting of the concert hall provided the perfect cover for him to let his gaze linger on Miranda, unguarded and filled with tenderness and longing

His eyes kept drifting to her pale, delicate hands Several times, he fought the urge to reach out, take her hand in his, and hold it tightly forever. But each time, reason prevailed.

“Just a little longer,” he reminded himself “Soon after tonight”

He couldn’t rush things He couldn’t risk scaring her away

For Sam, the two–hour performance felt like an agonizing test of patience For Miranda, however, it was an enchanting sensory experience As they exited the hall, she was still brimming with excitement.

“Did you catch that twist in ‘Crovian Rhapsody? He added a rock element to it! It was unexpectedly romantic and so vibrant, especially the middle variation. It was absolutely delightful Don’t you think?”

Sam, who was distracted, responded a beat too late. “Hmm? Yeah, it did sound pretty good.”

Engrossed in her post–concert reverie, Miranda didn’t notice his distraction.

By the time they stepped outside, streetlights were already casting their glow, and the neon reflections. spilled across the pavement like liquid color.

remembered her unfinished the lunch she had to

paper

and

herself, Sam

looked at

His dark eyes glimmered under the light, soft yet

found herself nodding. “Alright, but I need to be home by

with a faint

Sam’s car, driving through the outskirts until they reached

“Sam broke the silence as they stepped out

coat against the biting wind but paused to follow his gaze.

from homes and streets sprawled like a celestial carpet, twinkling with life.

she murmured, momentarily

voice blended softly

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Chapter 0725

nodded, still in awe. “I never knew Elgerson had a place like

brought out a bouquet. He approached her with a smile and said, “Happy birthday,