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.”

carried an edge. “Just because I don’t have a chance now doesn’t mean I won’t in

chance.”

was the ridiculous one

from Sam’s face in

broke the tension as she returned, oblivious

was

food Fiona had prepared was plentiful, more than

Jefferson, don’t be shy. These dishes

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

recommended. His earnestness earned him the title

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

have an amazing gaad My grandma adds a touch of vinegar when

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

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

moved seamlessly, each knowing what to do

like this–that much was clear. His jaw tightened as

have something urgent at work I need