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.”

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

chance.”

the ridiculous

smugness drained from Sam’s face

voice broke the tension as she returned, oblivious to the earlier

immediately. There was

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

eat more. “Dr. Jefferson, don’t be shy. These dishes are all made by my grandma. Try the creamy

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

recommended. His earnestness earned

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

widened in surprise. “Dr. Jefferson, you have an amazing gaad My grandma adds a touch of vinegar

the right time, it seems.

benter, the unspoken understanding in their exchanges–and felt an

while Paul volunteered to wash the containers, They moved seamlessly, each knowing

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

have something urgent at work I need to leave