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

taken aback and hadn’t expected him to

in, he noticed she wasn’t around, and her

said, “I’m so sorry,

Why are you apologizing?” he asked, puzzled.

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

said, “It’s not a big deal. You don’t have to apologize like that. Go ahead and be with your grandma.

have lunch with her, she felt

for

Fiona knew Paul and liked

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seem appropriate,” Paul replied. He wondered if it would be

more Miranda thought about it, the more she realized this was

go with you to visit your grandparents. It’s been a while since

as the two were about to leave, they suddenly bumped into Joli, who was walking out of the lounge.

quiet that it felt like he was gliding rather than walking. With dark circles under his eyes, he looked worn out, and he yawned as he

and Paul, he froze for a second.

Miranda stared at Joli as she scrutinized