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?”

With 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. Why would you go and disturb him?”

did you mean by that.earlier?” Miranda pressed

just asking a casual question to see if Dr. Jefferson had come to find you. Why?

her own room. She muttered as she went, “You’re so

Miranda closed her door 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 left running. The whole floor was wet. Miranda stepped into the water and approached the

other than Paul, who had vanished from his room! He slowly opened his eyes when he heard the sound of approaching

met. His eyes, which were usually calm and

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the haze in his eyes, she could

Jefferson…” she called

abyss. He said through gritted teeth, “Who was

Miranda remained silent.

“Tell me,” he pressed.

could only reply truthfully,

a bitter laugh at the mention of her name. His laugh was filled

more labored. “You can’t

“Leave,” Paul said.

Miranda was stunned.

word deliberately. “Get