When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Paul cleared his throat and said awkwardly, “…I haven’t had dinner yet.”

Miranda noticed his cars turning red and couldn’t help but laugh, though she quickly stifled it to avoid making him feel more embarrassed.

“How about some pasta?” she suggested.

He nodded. “That would be great, thanks.”

“Okay. Sit down and relax. I’ll make it now.”

In addition to the pasta, Miranda fried an egg, added some vegetables, and sliced a few pieces of homemade braised beef that Lionel had made. She layered the beef on top, then finished the dish with a sprinkle of rosemary herbs.

The pasta was ready in no time, and she brought it over to the table. “Dr. Jefferson, it’s done. Come eat.”

Paul sat down and dug in. He was clearly starving. After all, the pasta was delicious.

She rested her chin on her hand and watched him eat. She hadn’t expected a grown man to look so graceful while eating.

He ate in large bites but without being rude. His expression was serious, and his focus was entirely on the food. Anyone who didn’t know him might think he was savoring a gourmet

meal.

that?” Paul glanced up and

is. If you’re enjoying it this much,

though thankfully it wasn’t very noticeable. Only he could tell. ” You’re

I’m giving you a compliment,” Miranda replied. Any chef would be thrilled to see someone enjoy

“They

Is the lab keeping you

answering. “Not really. It’s about the same as usual. But

…

like cooking. I’m not great at it, and when I do, it

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the end, he’d gotten

and suddenly asked,

any

She’d always been the one to ask Paul if he wanted a drink, and he had always turned her down. Not only did he not drink, but

tonight, though she couldn’t quite pinpoint what exactly had changed. After a brief pause, she stood up. “I have some beer in the fridge. I’ll get

“Thanks.”

Paul watched