When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0816

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Aren then stepped into the kitchen, asking Fiona if she needed any help. She shot him a look. “Even if I did, you wouldn’t be of much use. When have you ever done anything in the kitchen?”

“Heh… fair point. But I can keep you company.

Fiona glanced toward the living room. “That Paul seems like a great young man. Handsome, well–mannered, with an impeccable background.”

She added, “The Jeffersons are a prestigious family, and more importantly, they’re known – for their strong family values. You never hear of any scandals from their side!”

Aren raised an eyebrow. “What’s all this about? Although I agree, Paul is quite impressive.”

She gave him a knowing look. “Don’t you think he and Mimi…”

“Hah! Don’t start imagining things. The man said it himself–he’s just a friend. You’re reading too much into it.”

“I’m not imagining anything,” Fiona replied, a touch defensive. “But whether it’s just friendship or something more, shouldn’t we at least look out for Mimi and make sure she’s in good company?”

“She’s not a little kid anymore! Who she befriends is her business. We shouldn’t interfere,

11 Aren said.

I’m just

up in front of Mimi. You’ll only make things awkward

seem like

then quickly answered, “No,

did you notice? Sam seemed a

I didn’t

walked in. He barely said a word and just

dealing with stress from work. Men his age are supposed to push themselves

murmured while letting out a

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the table, and Paul

prefer lighter flavors, so 1 whipped up a couple of dishes with that in mind. I hope they

thoroughly enjoying the meal. Feeling pleased by his enthusiasm, Fiona couldn’t resist piling more food onto

on his plate, Paul

let us serve

relented, but she still placed some food

then let out a

here’s your favorite,” Fiona said, using the serving spoon to add food to his plate. She made sure

“Grandma, I’m not

my eyes,”