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.”

an edge. “Just because I don’t have a chance now doesn’t mean I won’t in the future. But you? Whether it’s now

chance.”

was the ridiculous

drained from Sam’s face in

broke the tension as she returned, oblivious to the

silent immediately. There was a rare

than enough

be shy. These dishes are all made by my grandma. Try the creamy garlic pork and the BBQ

too! They’re really good. It has mushrooms and minced meat

followed her suggestions, sampling each dish she recommended. His earnestness earned him the title of

the bell pepen mushrooms are so fresh,” he commented, “Is that a hint of

My grandma adds a touch of vinegar when marinating.

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

unspoken understanding

cleared the table while Paul volunteered to wash the containers, They moved seamlessly, each knowing what to do without needing to discuss it it was a coordination that

It wasn’t their first time working in sync like this–that much was clear. His jaw tightened as

something urgent at work I need