When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0900

Miranda began, “Grandma, I-”

“Aren, can you keep an eye on the fire for me? It’s been stewing for three hours, and I just need this last touch. Make sure it’s perfect, okay? It’s too noisy here, so I’m going out to talk to Mimi.”

It sounded like Fiona had walked into the living room since the noise of the range hood faded away.

She continued, “Mimi, can you hear me now? What did you say earlier?”

Miranda replied, “It’s nothing… I’ll be there on time. Thanks for making all this delicious food, Grandma.”

“It’s not a big deal!” Fiona cheerfully ended the call and returned to the kitchen.

Once she hung up, Miranda quickly called Paul. It was still early, so she figured he hadn’t left yet.

After two rings, he answered, “Miranda?”

“Dr. Jefferson, I’m sorry, but today-”

Before she could finish, her tablet pinged with a notification for an access request. The screen showed footage from the front door camera–who else was it but Paul?

outside. Did you get

was taken aback and hadn’t expected him to

noticed she wasn’t around, and her

“I’m so sorry, Dr.

wrong? Why are you apologizing?” he

I’m really sorry to bail on you. I was going to call you and explain,

a big deal. You don’t have to apologize like that. Go ahead and be

and friends just to have lunch with her, she felt guilty for bailing on him. Then, an idea struck

join me for lunch

liked him. Miranda was sure

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if it would be alright for a stranger to

realized this was the perfect solution–a

with you to visit your grandparents.

walking out

like he was gliding rather than walking. With dark circles under his eyes, he looked

saw Miranda and Paul, he froze for a second. Then, he quickly greeted them. ”

but Miranda stared at