When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0987

It was hard to tell how long it took, but Madison finally calmed down. The first full sentence she blurted out was, “Seb, are you crazy?”

Then came, “Or did someone put a spell on you?

And finally, “How… How could you possibly like me?”

The whole situation was so overwhelming that she couldn’t help but stammer.

Sebastian’s tone was calm, but his gaze told a different story. “I’m not crazy, and no, under a spell. Is it really that hard to believe I like you?”

I’m not

“But I’m overweight, unattractive, lazy, and a glutton. I’ve got no willpower–I keep saying I’ll lose weight, but I never do. Even running every day takes you pushing me out the door…” Madison’s voice trailed off as she wondered how someone like him could possibly like someone like her.

As if a thought had crossed her mind, her expression turned oddly suspicious for a moment. You… you’re not into me because my family owns all those properties in Gulsberg, are you? Are you planning to take over so you can become the landlord someday?”

His lips twitched, and his expression seemed to say, “Let’s see what other ridiculous excuses you can come up with.‘

“But that doesn’t make sense.” Madison scratched her head as she struggled to find the right response.

in Gulsberg if you want. Could it be… money? That’s even less likely. Your family has more of that

is nowadays, right? If you keep

out a sheepish chuckle and

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but you’re definitely not unattractive. You’re not a glutton–you’re

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out. Everyone has something they don’t like–just like I

stay late to run data. You could barely keep

always smiling, full of energy, and generous with your snacks.

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with just the right words. Every part of you makes me like

went blank as she listened. Was he really describing

Sebastian added. “I’m

not that great.” She looked

a deep breath. “Madison, will

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do you