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?

get the

and hadn’t expected him to

he noticed she wasn’t around, and her

said, “I’m so sorry,

Why are you apologizing?” he asked,

I’d go home for lunch today. I’m really sorry to bail on you. I was going to

to apologize like that. Go ahead and be with your grandma. I’ll be fine

had canceled lunch with colleagues and friends just to have lunch

you join me for lunch at my grandparents‘

Paul and liked him. Miranda was

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if it would

it, the more she realized this was the perfect

“Well, I’ll go with you to visit your grandparents. It’s been a while since I last

about to leave, they suddenly bumped into Joli, who was walking out of the lounge. No, to be more precise, he seemed to be

gliding rather than walking. With dark circles under his eyes, he looked worn out, and he yawned

Miranda and Paul, he froze for a second. Then, he quickly greeted them. ” Miranda, Dr. Jefferson, you’re

Miranda stared at Joli as