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?”

about? Can you fill me in?” Elizabeth walked in

masked his reaction and shot Silas a

back, he flashed Paul an “OK” sign as if to say, Relax. I’ve got

big secret, Dr. Quinton? Is it a top–secret project even I’m not allowed to

Silas, her gaze subtly shifted toward Paul, who

it’s a top–secret

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Chapter 0779

with his

anything from him, and Elizabeth’s

with a smile as he approached. He was holding

Bry. Thank you for your

Bryan raised an eyebrow.

hadn’t been rushing the experimental progress, so no one had

usual. Standing at the apartment building entrance, he glanced up at Miranda’s apartment window. It

thought about making himself dinner but lost interest the moment he opened the fridge. He ended up making a cup

glanced at the time. Another half hour passed, and there was

Paul leaned back and rubbed

tea,

realized the cup was empty, so he went to the

wall.

of an

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

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