When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0899

Paul paused, then chuckled. “Why do you ask?”

Miranda responded thoughtfully, “Because I think it’s you. Am I right?”

After a brief pause, he nodded. “Yeah.”

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She smiled. “I knew it… No wonder you said we should let things calm down before making any moves. You’d already planned this beforehand, hadn’t you?”

“I thought about it, but I wasn’t sure it would work,” Paul admitted. That was why he hadn’t brought it up. He knew promising uncertain outcomes only led to disappointment. I also have a question for you.”

Miranda blinked. “What is it?”

“Why do you think it’s me and not Sam? Or did you ask him too?”

“No, I didn’t,” she answered.

“Then, how can you be so sure it’s me?” Paul pressed.

Miranda paused for a moment. By then, they had reached the top of the stairs and stopped in front of their respective doors.

“Because…” She looked at him and spoke each word deliberately. “I believe you understand the struggles of the Clifford family. You see how backward and stifling life in the village can be. You just can’t bring yourself to look the other way.”

Sam had noticed it, too. He had told Joli what needed to be done, but that was as far as he went. To him, the challenges faced by the Cliffords were part of their destiny–something he had no right to interfere with. Offering advice was the extent of his involvement, and he considered his role complete.

However, Paul was different. He saw the same problems, understood what needed to be done, and recognized that Joli couldn’t achieve the best outcome alone.

the “money” issue. Still, she understood that transforming Swampert Village’s situation was beyond her

plans to build new roads to improve transportation in the

nodded. “Sort of. Not bad,

broke into a smile. “Not

rubbed his nose

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Chapter 0899

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Jefferson, have you had dinner?”

Paul nodded. “I did.”

you mind having a late–night snack?”

lit up.

what you think, then yes.” She took the shopping bag from his

and slipped off his shoes by the door like it was second nature. “How could I turn down your

again, they cooked, ate, and cleaned

asked, “Are you heading to the

Miranda nodded. “Yes.”

go there

“Sure.”

and toast. When they were about to leave, she handed

“Thanks,” he replied.

walked to the garage

not far from Easternia. Want to grab

“Sure,” Miranda agreed.