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.”

edge. “Just because I don’t have a chance now

chance.”

the ridiculous one

smugness drained from Sam’s face in

broke the tension

immediately. There was a rare

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

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

bell peppers too! They’re really good.

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

is rich but not overwhelming, It’s really impressive! And the bell pepen mushrooms are so fresh,”

Jefferson, you have an amazing gaad My grandma adds a touch of

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

natural case between them–their easy benter, the unspoken understanding in

table while Paul volunteered to wash the containers, They moved seamlessly, each knowing what to do without needing

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

have something urgent at