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 in scientific

“That’s correct.”

“Oh, then you’re in the same field

else do you

Paul was a renowned physicist, Fiona’s smile grew wider. It seemed parents- and

you’ve already gone out of your

home and exchange polite greetings before leaving. He hadn’t expected

so cold and dark already. I was worried about Mimi coming over alone, but thankfully you accompanied her. Besides, it’s rare

Chapter 0815

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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 home

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

and Aren began brewing tea, the sound of an approaching engine came

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

a cheerful laugh. “They’re

looked up–only to see Paul sitting comfortably on the couch. His expression

“I

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