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.

for more. A quick back–and–forth just wasn’t enough anymore. He

that wasn’t enough. The brief exchanges left him feeling restless, as if something was missing. He really longed for her full attention,

you texting?” Silas moved closer to take

didn’t move fast enough to block

Miranda texting you. What’s there to

phone back in his pocket and hopped off the lab bench. ”

while Sandy and Bryan

special occasion? Why

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Chapter 0969

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

eyebrow. He felt he had just been put in charge but quickly shrugged it

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

make sure you send me the

to himself, “Seriously? Something’s definitely

over Zettenburg, with clear skies and a gentle breeze. The

swapping her long–sleeve sweater and jeans for a knee–length dress and

as she finished unpacking, there was a knock at the door. She opened it to find

done? Want to grab lunch at the

“No, I-”

already ordered the food,” Sawyer interrupted. “It’ll be ready when you sit down. You

guy arrived. “Is this