When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0815

Fiona hurried to open the door but paused when she saw Miranda wasn’t alone. Standing beside her was a young man. He was strikingly handsome and exuded a sophisticated

presence.

The elderly couple exchanged a quick glance, clearly intrigued. Fiona took only a few seconds to size Paul up before turning to her granddaughter with a bright smile. “Mimi, who’s this? Aren’t you going to introduce us?”

Before Miranda could respond, Paul stepped forward and introduced himself. “Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Garrison Senior. My name is Paul Jefferson. I’m a friend of Miranda’s.”

His tone was calm and composed, and he carried himself with quiet confidence under their discerning gazes.

Aren raised an eyebrow. “A Jefferson? Are you from Felix Jefferson’s family?”

Paul nodded. “Yes, sir. I heard you both had returned to the country. My father originally

planned to visit you, but I guess I managed to beat him to it.”

“If I recall correctly, the Jeffersons‘ third generation are all sons. Where do you rank among them?” Aren asked.

“I’m the third son,” he replied with a small smile. “I have two older brothers.”

one involved

“That’s correct.”

“Oh, then you’re in the

else do

was a renowned physicist, Fiona’s smile grew wider. It seemed parents- and grandparents–were always partial to accomplished young

late, and you’ve already gone out of your way to bring Mimi home. Why don’t you

before leaving. He hadn’t expected Fiona’s

but thankfully you accompanied her. Besides,

Chapter 0815

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Miranda couldn’t help but feel like a school child being praised for making friends. She chuckled and turned to Paul. “Grandma’s right. Since it’s so cold out, stay for

urging and Fiona and Aren’s warm hospitality, Paul found it hard to decline

onto the couch and Aren began brewing tea, the sound of an

he called out, Grandpa, Grandma, I’m back. Is

Aren replied with a cheerful laugh. “They’re already

Paul sitting comfortably on

“I

to the sudden tension, Fiona began enthusiastically introducing them. “Sam, come over here. This is Mimi’s friend.