When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0813

Paul stated plainly, “My feelings are straightforward and honorable. There’s nothing shameful about them, so why wouldn’t I admit it?”

Sam locked eyes with him, clenching his fists tightly. For the first time, he felt an unfamiliar sense of defeat.

“Does Miranda know?” he asked.

Paul didn’t hide anything, responding calmly, “I’ve tried to express my feelings, but after‘ some probing, her response was that she isn’t considering relationships at the moment .and wants to focus entirely on her studies.”

Sam chuckled. “So, she rejected you?”

“Not exactly,” Paul replied evenly, unbothered by the mockery in Sam’s tóne. “I haven’t formally confessed yet.”

Sam’s laughter grew bolder, his grin almost taunting.

Paul frowned slightly. “What’s so funny?”

“You,” Sam replied with a smirk. “You’re ridiculous.”

because I don’t have a chance now doesn’t

chance.”

was the

drained from Sam’s face in an

voice broke the tension as she

immediately. There was

food Fiona had prepared was plentiful, more than enough for an additional person like Paul to

be shy. These dishes are all made by my grandma.

the meat–stuffed bell peppers too! They’re really good. It has mushrooms

suggestions, sampling each dish she recommended. His earnestness

It’s really impressive! And the bell pepen mushrooms are so fresh,” he commented, “Is that a

“Dr. Jefferson, you have an amazing gaad My grandma adds a touch of vinegar when marinating. It’s her trick to enhance

I came at just the right time, it seems. It feels like a stroke of luck to enjoy

unspoken

They moved seamlessly, each knowing what to

time working in sync like this–that much was clear. His

I have something urgent at work I