When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0969

In the lab, Silas glanced at Paul for what felt like the hundredth time. Finally, he couldn’t resist and walked over. “Paul, did you find some money lying around today?” He kept grinning as he sat on the lab bench.

Paul paused his work. “Are the data reports done? When are you turning in the phase three feasibility assessment?”

Silas blinked and realized he had just killed the mood. He quickly added, “By the way, I saw you eating a sandwich this morning.”

Paul raised an eyebrow. “So?”

Silas said, “Miranda made it, didn’t she? I recognize her style. You two patched things up, huh? Finally stopped overthinking?”

Paul considered explaining to him that he and Miranda were officially together now. But then, his phone suddenly buzzed with a new WhatsApp notification. He immediately picked it up and clicked on the message.

Miranda: “Just landed. How was the sandwich?”

Paul: “Delicious.”

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Miranda: “Checking in at the hotel now. I’ll head to the factory later this afternoon.”

Paul: “Got it.”

He waited for another minute but was disappointed that there was no follow–up message.

like this all the time, but now he wished for more. A quick back–and–forth just wasn’t enough anymore. He wanted

enough. The brief exchanges left him feeling restless, as if something was

moved closer to

fast

Miranda texting you. What’s

off the lab

stunned while Sandy and Bryan exchanged

special occasion? Why are you suddenly

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know what you want, and Silas will take care of

been put in charge but quickly

about we throw in some afternoon tea?” He pushed his luck, expecting Paul to tell him

Paul said, “Sure. Just make sure you send me

dumbfounded. He muttered to himself, “Seriously?

skies and a gentle breeze.

something more comfortable— swapping her long–sleeve sweater and

a knock at the door. She opened

to grab lunch at the restaurant?” he

“No, I-”

ready when you sit down. You won’t have

then, the delivery guy arrived. “Is this