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 the

taken aback and hadn’t expected

noticed she wasn’t around, and her lab

so sorry,

you apologizing?” he asked, puzzled.

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

You don’t have to apologize like that. Go ahead

to have lunch with her, she felt guilty for bailing on him.

for lunch at my grandparents‘ house?”

liked him. Miranda was sure they would

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Paul replied. He wondered if it would be alright for a stranger to join

about it, the more she realized this was the perfect solution–a win–win

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

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

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

a second. Then, he quickly greeted

stared at Joli as