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.”

involved in scientific

“That’s correct.”

curiosity was piqued. “Oh, then you’re in the same field

chuckled. “How else do you think they

renowned physicist, Fiona’s smile grew wider. It seemed parents-

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

to escort Miranda home and exchange polite greetings before leaving. He hadn’t expected Fiona’s enthusiastic invitation. Surprised, he hesitated. ” Wouldn’t that

cold and dark already. I was worried about Mimi coming over alone, but thankfully you accompanied her. Besides, it’s rare for Mimi to bring a friend home.

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being praised for making friends. She chuckled and turned to Paul. “Grandma’s right. Since it’s so cold out, stay for dinner. I might even get to hitch a ride with you back

and Fiona and Aren’s warm hospitality,

began brewing tea, the sound of an approaching

he called out, Grandpa, Grandma, I’m back. Is Mimi here yet? Do you need me to pick

replied with a cheerful laugh.

Sam froze mid–step and looked up–only to see Paul sitting comfortably on the couch.

“I

enthusiastically introducing them. “Sam, come over here. This is Mimi’s