When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0965

While Miranda stood frozen in a daze, Paul stepped closer. The usual warmth and refinement in his demeanor had disappeared and was replaced by an intensity she had never seen before.

She hadn’t yet processed what was happening and instinctively stepped back until her back hit the wall. In the next moment, he was just inches away.

It was then she realized how much taller he was. With him looking down at her, the height difference became impossible to ignore. She felt as though his entire presence had enveloped her.

Paul lowered his gaze. “Do you understand now? Do you know what I’m saying?”

He continued, “You told me before that your studies come first, and I respected that. But gave Sawyer a chance… Miranda.”

you

He lowered his head, and his warm breath brushed against her neck, which sent a shiver down her spine.

“You’re being unfair to me.” His last words carried an unspoken sense of grievance.

Miranda parted her lips as if to speak, but he didn’t give her the chance. Instead, he continued, “I know with my current status, I don’t have the right to question you or feel upset. It’s your choice who you want to be with.

“And I know saying all this could mean we won’t even be friends after today. I tried to hold it in, but I’ve only been fooling myself.”

anymore. Whatever came next–rejection, anger–he would face it. He lowered his head as though he were waiting

until Miranda finally broke the silence. “Can I say

“…Yeah.”

his name. “Look

himself for the worst, but what he

no hesitation, no disappointment. In the dark shine of her pupils, he caught a reflection

asked, “So… does this count as

blinked, then nodded

haven’t asked if I’d

form in his mind, and the sudden surge of anticipation made his breath catch. The nervous tension of hoping

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caused him to lose his

she mean what he thought she

eyes. “Miranda, I like you. Will you be with me?” he asked tentatively

smiled and

was stunned and stared at her blankly like a deer caught in headlights. It wasn’t until Miranda took

keeping things to