When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Paul showed no hesitation and readily agreed.

Sam’s expression darkened. “I’m sorry, but I just remembered we don’t have extra plates or utensils.”

“There are disposable ones in the cupboard,” Miranda interjected, standing up. “I’ll grab them.”

She left the room before either man could respond.

Paul sat across from Sam and casually glanced at the spread on the table. “This looks amazing. Everything is so well–prepared.”

Sam offered a faint smile. “Doesn’t your lab keep you busy, Dr. Jefferson? You must have a lot of time on your hands to be dropping by for meals uninvited.”

“Things are winding down at this time of the year, so it’s been relatively relaxed,” Paul replied easily. “As for the meal, it wasn’t in my plans. But since you were kind enough to invite me, declining would’ve seemed rude.”

Sam’s face stiffened.

Paul’s gaze remained calm as he continued, “On the other hand, Mr. Cooper, your corporate responsibilities must be piling up with the holiday banquet preparations. How did you find the time to deliver food?”

“It’s for Mimi. No matter how busy I am, I’ll always make time for her,” Sam replied curtly.

unfazed by the pointed use

drop the pretense. “Paul, do

phrased as a question, his tone carried certainty, as if he

reply. Instead, he countered, “Are you asking

surprised. “She told

suspicion. The other day when

denied the accusation, simply remarking, “You didn’t bother asking the right

sharp gaze didn’t waver. “Mr. Cooper, I’m curious. How do you view your relationship with Miranda? Is it something so unspeakable that you feel the need to

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exactly did you think? That Miranda and I are together? But tell me, Dr.

much?” Miranda’s relationship status have to do

was again–the original question. Did he, Paul Jefferson, have feelings

dodge the

answered my question either–what capacity are you

it matter? Would my answer

or an ordinary man?”

“If you’re asking as an ordinary man, I owe you no