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?

you get the access request?” he

was taken aback and hadn’t

she wasn’t around, and her lab bench was

so sorry, Dr.

Why are you

lunch today. I’m really sorry to bail on you. I was going to call you and

to apologize like that. Go

Miranda remembered he had canceled lunch with colleagues and friends just to have lunch with her, she felt guilty for bailing on him.

join me for lunch at my grandparents‘ house?” she

all, Aren and Fiona knew Paul and liked him. Miranda was sure they

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it would be alright

about it, the more she realized this

your grandparents. It’s been

Joli, who was walking out

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

for a second. Then, he quickly greeted

stared at Joli as she scrutinized