When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Silas said, “Still pretending you’re not into Miranda? You’re this worked up over her–it’s obvious you care. Guess I finally got you to admit it.”

Paul stayed silent.

Silas continued, “If you’re unsure, just ask her. Be direct. You said it yourself–Miranda doesn’t like people beating around the bush.”

Paul looked thoughtful.

“Stop dragging your feet! Wait too long, and she’ll end up with someone else. Let’s be real. You won’t get anything done until you clear this up.”

“Who says I’m not getting anything done?”

“Ha! You’re messing up basic data and still claiming that?” Silas pointed at the screen. ” Stubborn as ever.”

Paul glanced at the monitor, and a flicker of embarrassment crossed his face.

Silas patted him on the shoulder. “Good luck, bro!” He turned and headed back to his lab bench.

“When did you figure it out?” Paul asked suddenly.

Silas paused and smirked as he turned back. “Oh, the way you look at her gave it away ages ago. All those exceptions you made for her and the softer tone whenever you talked to her. Come on. Do you think I wouldn’t notice? Do you think I’m blind?”

Paul’s face turned awkward. “Is it… that obvious?”

“What do you think?”

talking about? Can you fill me in?”

and shot

face her, but behind his back, he flashed Paul an “OK” sign as if to

smiled and asked, “What’s the big secret, Dr. Quinton? Is it a

at Silas, her gaze subtly shifted toward Paul, who sat a short

a knowing smile. “Lizzy, you already said it’s a top–secret project, so you

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Chapter 0779

that, he walked away with his hands behind his

anything from him, and

greeted him with a smile as he approached. He was holding breakfast for both himself and

for your hard

Bryan raised an eyebrow.

had been pulling all- nighters. Where

at the apartment building entrance, he glanced up at Miranda’s apartment window. It was dark,

the moment he opened

he glanced at the time. Another half hour passed, and there was still no sign of

rubbed his temples. When he

tea,

he went to

his gaze involuntarily drifted toward the wall. It was already 10:00 pm,

an engine outside broke the

spotted Sam’s car parked on the street. Miranda stepped out, with Sam following

you up,”