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.

more. A quick back–and–forth just wasn’t enough anymore. He wanted longer conversations to talk

as if something was missing. He really

you texting?” Silas moved closer to take a

didn’t move fast enough to block

you.

back in his pocket and hopped off the lab bench. ” Lunch is on me today. What

while Sandy and Bryan exchanged

is there a special occasion? Why are

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grin widened. “Let me know what you want, and Silas

had just been put in charge but quickly shrugged it off. At least someone

done with lunch, how about we throw in some afternoon tea?”

Just make sure you send me

He muttered to himself, “Seriously?

gentle

swapping her

a knock at the door. She

grab

“No, I-”

ready when you sit down.

arrived. “Is this your