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.”

have a chance now doesn’t mean I won’t in the future. But you? Whether

chance.”

was the ridiculous one

Sam’s

cutlery!” Miranda’s voice broke the tension

men fell silent immediately. There was a rare moment of mutual

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

These dishes are all made by my grandma. Try the creamy

bell peppers too! They’re really good. It has

sampling each dish she recommended. His earnestness earned him the title of

but not overwhelming, It’s really impressive! And the bell pepen mushrooms are so fresh,” he commented, “Is that a hint of sourness I’m

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

at just the right time, it seems. It feels like a stroke

unspoken understanding in their exchanges–and felt

wash the containers, They moved seamlessly, each knowing what to do without needing to discuss it it was a coordination that spoke

this–that much was clear. His jaw tightened

I just remembered I have something urgent at work