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.”

was calm but carried 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 or later,

chance.”

who was the ridiculous one

from Sam’s face in an

Miranda’s voice broke the tension as

immediately. There was a rare

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

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

the meat–stuffed bell peppers too! They’re really good.

sampling each dish she recommended. His earnestness earned

And the bell pepen mushrooms are so fresh,”

an amazing gaad My grandma adds a touch of vinegar when marinating. It’s

just the right time, it seems. It feels like a stroke of luck to enjoy such

the natural case between them–their easy benter, the unspoken understanding in their exchanges–and felt an inexplicable

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

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

just remembered I have something urgent at work I need to leave

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