When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Chapter 0929

Miranda spoke in a tone that was neither hot nor cold, her attitude as indifferent as always.

Elizabeth couldn’t help but glance inside the room. “Have you seen Dr. Jefferson?”

“Yes, we met at the banquet. We came back together.”

“And after that?” Elizabeth asked anxiously.

“After what?” Miranda looked puzzled.

“After returning from the banquet. Did he come to see you?”

Miranda frowned and gave her a strange look. “Should Dr. Jefferson come to see me at this hour?”

“I… I didn’t mean it that way.” Elizabeth forced a dry laugh.

Miranda scrutinized her from head to toe. Suddenly, a sharp glint flashed in her eyes. “You’re acting strange right now. Did something happen to Dr. Jefferson?”

that, Miranda stepped forward, as if she was about to go knock on Paul’s door. Elizabeth quickly stopped her. “You. What are you doing? Dr. Jefferson must already be resting.

what did you mean by that.earlier?” Miranda pressed

What do you mean? I was just asking a casual question to see if Dr. Jefferson had come to

She muttered as she went, “You’re

and took a deep breath before heading toward the bathroom. The large bathtub was filled with water. Not only that, but the water had overflowed onto the bathroom floor because the faucet had been

who had vanished from his room! He slowly opened his

froze when their gazes met. His eyes, which were usually calm and

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fogged over. Through the haze in his eyes, she could see the

she called

darkened eyes were as deep as an abyss. He said through gritted teeth, “Who was

Miranda remained silent.

“Tell me,” he pressed.

only reply

of her name. His laugh was filled with realization and anger

more labored. “You can’t stay in the water any longer. Get

“Leave,” Paul said.

Miranda was stunned.

each word deliberately. “Get out